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Accessibility as a human right

Adopted on 21/01/2014
Reference: 
TEN/515-EESC-2013
Rapporteur: 
Mr Vardakastanis (Diversity Europe - GR III / Greece)
Plenary session: 
495 -
Jan 21, 2014 Jan 22, 2014

Accessibility is not just a technical issue but a human right. The aim of this own-initiative opinion is to draw the attention of policy makers to the challenges and barriers that still exist for people with disabilities.

Accessibility as a human right

Vehicle safety / protection of vulnerable road users

Adopted on 19/09/2018
Reference: 
INT/863-EESC-2018-02860-00-00-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2018) 286 final 2018/0145 CODCOM(2018) 286 final 2018/0145 COD
Rapporteur: 
Raymond Hencks (Workers - GR II / Luxembourg)

The majority of road accidents are down to human error alone, so a comprehensive approach to road safety is needed. It should cover driver behaviour, the working conditions and skills of professional drivers, and infrastructure.

EESC opinion: Vehicle safety / protection of vulnerable road users

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