• The Belgian presidency has cited the Eurovignette Directive as
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a priority during its term, which ends in December. The directive aims to implement a pan-European system of road charging, with money collected earmarked for transport infrastructure. However, the Council of Transport Ministers is reluctant to earmark money for specific purposes.
• The EC's white paper on transport, setting out its priorities for the next 10 years. is due in December or early 2011.
• A review of the 2007 Freight Logistics Plan is due to be published at the same time as the transport white paper The Belgian presidency has also listed this as a priority.
• The Trans European Network roads strategy is under review, targeting major road links in the European community.
• Proposals to improve the European rail network are under discussion and this may affect road transport.
• Trailer height there is a move to limit trailer height to 4m. The UK and France are among countries lobbying strongly against this proposal_ • A full review of the Working Time Directive is likely to begin in 2011. Expect renewed attacks on the opt-out clause (which affects non-mobile workers in transport) and the possibility of sectoral agreements More information: triww.europari.org.uk or http://bitly/europarliament