Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002109/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Marcin Sypniewski (ESN)
The Polish transport sector, which is a major pillar of the country’s economy, is currently facing a serious crisis as a result of EU rules and growing competition from non-EU carriers, in particular from Ukraine. The introduction of the Mobility Package brings with it additional obligations and costs for carriers from Member States, while Ukrainian carriers are not subject to the same rules.
Polish transport companies point to a growing competitive imbalance, a decline in orders and difficulties arising from the liberalisation of the Road Transport Agreement with Ukraine, which has been extended until the end of 2025.
In this connection:
- 1.Is the Commission conducting or planning to conduct an impact analysis of the implementation and application of the Mobility Package, with particular emphasis on its impact on the competitiveness and financial standing of transport businesses in Member States?
- 2.What measures is the Commission taking or planning to take to protect the interests of businesses in countries such as Poland, which are particularly vulnerable to unfair competition from Ukrainian carriers not subject to EU rules?
- 3.What are the Commission’s plans for the Road Transport Agreement with Ukraine post-2025, and does it envisage making changes to how it functions, if so, when and how does it intend to take into account the demands of Polish carriers, with a view to ensuring fair competition and level playing field in the EU’s common transport market?
Submitted: 26.5.2025