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Current protests in France, as well as recent and possible new protests in other Member States, can endanger the free movement of goods, one of the fundamental principles of the EU, while jeopardising the security of drivers and their cargo. The European Commission must intervene to ensure the free movement of goods.
In a letter to Commissioner Thierry Breton, IRU has urged the European Commission to intervene and require affected Member States to keep vital trade corridors open and ensure the free movement of goods.
IRU EU Advocacy Director Raluca Marian said, “The situation along Europe’s vital trade corridors is deeply concerning.
“Road blockages and disruptions due to farmer protests risk causing knock-on delays in the delivery of goods, affecting supply chains for manufacturing, and threatening the availability of food, medicine and other essentials.” Read more
Source: IRU
