The EU first unified the summer-time arrangements in 1980, in order to ensure a harmonised approach to time switching within the single market, as until then, national summer-time practices and schedules were diverging. The current summer-time arrangements directive requires Member States to switch to summer-time on the last Sunday of March and back to standard time (informally known as winter-time) on the last Sunday of October. MEPs voted to end the practice of adjusting clocks by an hour in spring and autumn from 2021 on 26/03/2019

The system of bi-annual clock changes has been increasingly questioned, by citizens, by the European Parliament, and by a growing number of Member States. The Commission has, therefore, analysed available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised rules in this area to ensure a proper functioning of the internal market. This is also supported by the European Parliament as well as other actors. In February 2020, the TRAN Committee designated Johan Danielsson (S&D, Sweden) as rapporteur.

Seasonal time change

Adina-Ioana Valean, born on 16 February 1968 in Băicoi, is a Romanian politician and has been serving as a Member of the European Parliament since 2007.

After the hearing by the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate.

Hearing of Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, Commissioner-designate, Transport

Apostolos Tzitzikostas was President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) from 2020 to 2022 and First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) since 2022. He is now the European Commissioner-designate for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, in the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, Commissioner-designate, Sustainable Transport and Tourism

TRAN- Bilateral meeting with the Polish Presidency of the Council

TRAN - Exchange of views on Transport poverty and gender equality

TRAN - Presentation of a study on Expected impacts of ‘Fit for 55’ legislation on connectivity and mobility in Europe

TRAN.- Presentation of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) report on Reaching on EU road safety objectives

TRAN - Exchange of views on existing barriers in the field of transport for people with disabilities

TRAN Commitee  - Exchange of views with Mr Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

TRAN Commitee - Public hearing on Passenger rights: Innovative solutions for multimodal passenger's right

TRAN Commitee - Public hearing on Passenger rights: Challenges in the enforcement of passengers rights: the way forward

TRAN - Confirmation hearing of Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, European Commissioner-designate for Sustainable Transport and Tourism - Press point

TRAN - Confirmation hearing of Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, European Commissioner-designate for Sustainable Transport and Tourism

TRAN Committee delegation visit to Marseille, France - Visit of the Grand Port maritime

TRAN - Presentation of the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency

TRAN Committee - Exchange of views with Mr Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways ERA

TRAN Committee - Exchange of views with Maja Markovčić Kostelac, Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency EMSA

TRAN Committee constitutive meeting

TRAN Committee group photo

TRAN Committee - Presentation of a study on Trends, challenges and opportunities in the transport labour market

TRAN Committee - Exchange of views with the Verkhovna Rada on Post-war rebuilding of transport and tourism-related infrastructure in Ukraine

On 14th November 2019, Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, from Romania, Commissioner-designate for Transport, is heard by the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. On this occasion, Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. First round of questions.

Hearing of Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, Commissioner-designate, Transport: questions & answers (Part 1)

On 14th November 2019, Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, from Romania, Commissioner-designate for Transport, is heard by the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. On this occasion, Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN has the opportunity to make an opening statement. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Hearing of Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, Commissioner-designate, Transport: opening statement by Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN

On 14th November 2019, Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, from Romania, Commissioner-designate for Transport, is heard by the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. On this occasion, Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Questions by the Political group coordinators.

Hearing of Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, Commissioner-designate, Transport: questions & answers (Part 3)

Hearing of Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, Commissioner-designate, Transport: questions & answers (Part 2)

Hearing of Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, Commissioner-designate, Transport: questions & answers (Part 4)

On 14th November 2019, Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, from Romania, Commissioner-designate for Transport, is heard by the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Statements by Sven SCHULZE (EPP, DE), Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, Commissioner designate, Johan DANIELSSON (S&D, SE), José Ramón BAUZA DÍAZ (RE, ES) and Marco CAMPOMENOSI (ID, IT).

Hearing of Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, Commissioner-designate, Transport: extracts from the hearing

On 14th November 2019, Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, from Romania, Commissioner-designate for Transport, is heard by the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Atmosphere shots and statements by Karima DELLI (Greens/EFA, FR), Chair of the TRAN Committee and Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, Commissioner-designate, Transport.

Hearing of Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN, Commissioner-designate, Transport: atmosphere shots

On 8th October 2019, Frans TIMMERMANS, from Netherlands, Executive Vice-President-designate, European Green Deal, is heard by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) in association with the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Ambiance of arrivals and opening statement by Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR), Chair of ENVI.

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: ambiance of arrivals and opening statement by Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR), Chair of ENVI

On 8th October 2019, Frans TIMMERMANS, from Netherlands, Executive Vice President-designate for European Green Deal, is heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) in association with the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Frans TIMMERMANS has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Second round of questions.

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: questions & answers (Part 4)

On 8th October 2019, Frans TIMMERMANS, from Netherlands, Executive Vice President-designate for European Green Deal, is heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) in association with the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Closing statement by Frans TIMMERMANS.

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: closing statement by Frans TIMMERMANS

On 8th October 2019, Frans TIMMERMANS, from Netherlands, Executive Vice President-designate for European Green Deal, is heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) in association with the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Frans TIMMERMANS has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Second round of questions

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: questions & answers (Part 5)

On 8th October 2019, Frans TIMMERMANS, from Netherlands, Executive Vice President-designate for European Green Deal, is heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) in association with the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Frans TIMMERMANS has the opportunity to make an opening statement. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: opening statement by Frans TIMMERMANS

Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate for the European Green Deal, is heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), in association with the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Committee on transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio.

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: atmosphere shots

Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate for the European Green Deal, is heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), in association with the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Committee on transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) and Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate for European Green Deal.

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: extracts from the hearing

On 8th October 2019, Frans TIMMERMANS, from Netherlands, Executive Vice President-designate for European Green Deal, is heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) in association with the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Frans TIMMERMANS has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Questions by the Political group coordinators.

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: questions & answers (Part 2)

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: questions & answers (Part 1)

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: questions & answers (Part 3)

In the European Parliament in Brussels, the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) vote on improving working conditions in road transport and competition between hauliers. The draft rules will help step up enforcement to fight illegal practices, such as use of letterbox companies or breaking the limits for operating in national markets after a cross-border delivery (so-called ‘cabotage’). They will also clarify rules on the application of national minimum wage laws as well as ensuring proper rest conditions for drivers.

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