The European Parliament approved the EU agreements with Ukraine and Moldova to ease the cross-border transport of goods, according to the news release on the official website of the European Parliament.
“The two new EU road transport agreements are part of the EU’s response to the disruptions in the transport sectors of Ukraine and Moldova caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As Ukrainian airspace has been closed to civilian traffic and maritime export severely limited, Ukraine needs to find alternative routes by road to export its stocks of grain, fuel, foodstuffs and other relevant goods. Moldova is similarly suffering, needing alternative transit routes through the EU and assistance in transiting Ukrainian goods through its territory,” informed the Parliament.
It is stated that the agreements will temporarily facilitate road freight transport, allowing Ukrainian, Moldovan and EU hauliers to transit through, and operate between, each other’s territories without the need for related permits.
In addition, the EU-Ukraine agreement will allow Ukrainian drivers to continue using their existing Ukrainian driving licences and certificates of professional competence to drive in the EU, without having to hold an international driving permit.
Both agreements are provisionally in force since 29 June 2022. After Parliament’s green light, the agreements now also need formal approval by the EU Council.
