EU agrees on new air passenger rights
Airlines will be banned from charging extra for parents and children to sit together, one of the points in the new aviation agreement that EU member states have now agreed to, diplomats told AFP.
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Fight over compensation and baggage on flights in EU talks
When should compensation be given for flight delays - and should it be automatic? Final negotiations are underway on new EU rules, but they may come to nothing.
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EU battle over compensation for delayed flights
Is it more important to protect airlines or passengers? The issue of updated passenger rights is sparking a heated battle in the EU.
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Simpler tickets so more people will travel by train in the EU
Search for your trip, compare and book in minutes. This is how the EU wants to make train travel in Europe easier. Simplicity should not be a privilege for air travelers, says EU Commissioner Raffaele Fitto.
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Locked in the EU over compensation for delayed flights
New rules on delay compensation and the right to carry hand luggage for air passengers in the EU will likely have to be decided by a conciliation committee.
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“This far but no further” on minimum wage in the EU
Sweden and Denmark are partially right by the EU Court of Justice in their protest against the EU directive on minimum wages. The decision is welcomed – but both the government and the business community would have liked to go further.
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EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden
The age limit of 15 years to drive an A-tractor remains. This was agreed upon by the EU Parliament and EU member states in negotiations during the night to Tuesday. This ensures young people's ability to move around, even where distances are long, winters are cold, and public transportation does not always suffice, says EU Parliament member Johan Danielsson (S).
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