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International passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions: cabotage operations between Austria and Switzerland

Passed by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted its position on the law.

For
654
Against
4
Abstained
1

roll-call vote at 13:35 · 99% of votes cast in favour

Committee report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · · Report A-10-2026-0174

AI:What this decision does

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law that would empower Austria to amend its 1958 bilateral road transport agreement with Switzerland, allowing cabotage operations for coach and bus services in their border regions.§1: source passage in the text The authorisation is limited to specific Austrian border districts and requires no discrimination between EU and other carriers and no distortion of competition.§2: source passage in the text Parliament supports the proposal to improve cross-border public transport links and increase travel options for people in the area.§2: source passage in the text

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How the groups voted

For: The Left, Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP, ECR, Patriots, ESN

  • The Left For 30 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 45
  • Greens For 50 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 53
  • S&D For 128 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 135
  • Renew For 73 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 78
  • EPP For 175 for, 1 against, 0 abstainedof 185
  • ECR For 75 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 82
  • Patriots For 75 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 86
  • ESN For 25 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 27
  • No group not a group 23 for, 3 against, 1 abstainedof 29

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1 MEP voted differently from their group’s clear line (two thirds of its votes).

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