Transport and Tourism Committee

Bucharest, Nov 14 /Agerpres/ - The president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Viorica Dancila, wished a lot of success on Thursday to the new European Commissioner from Romania, Adina Valean, specifying that she will never criticize a Romanian who holds a leadership position outside the country. "I wish Mrs. Valean much success.

Although they see the rejection of Romania's Commissioner-designate Rovana Plumb by EP's Legal Affairs Committee for conflict of interest as a warning, the Social Democrat MEPs are satisfied that Romania cannot lose the Transport portfolio in the future European Commission; however, their Liberal and USR-PLUS colleagues have a different view, as they consider the portfolio could be lost if Roma

On Thursday, MEPs will vote on rules to combat illegal practices in the road freight sector and amendments to rules on driving time for drivers, the European Parliament (EP) said.

This is the first "Mobility" package, popularized as the Macron Pack. It provoked division by country. Bulgaria has opposed the changes, but there is no solid support so they will not pass.

The Transport and Tourism Committee of the Sofia Municipal Council is expected to hear public transport officials in Sofia.

More than 1,200 of the workers in the sector filed a petition against poor working conditions and low pay. They are also dissatisfied with the lack of staff, which requires overtime. They insist on being heard in the presence of Mayor Yordanka Fandakova.