The last, under Greek Presidency, Transport and Telecommunications (TTE) Council is taking place in Luxembourg on 5 - 6 June. The transport session, on Thursday, 5 June will be chaired by Michalis Chrysochoidis, Greek Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks, while the telecommunications session, on 6 June, will be chaired by Greek Deputy Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks, Michalis Papadopoulos.

Transport

On 5 June, the Council will be asked to reach political agreement on the draft directives on the interoperability and safety of European railways and the draft regulation on the European Railway Agency. Together, these three legislative acts make up the technical pillar of the fourth railway package.

Ministers will then seek political agreement on new rules for the maximum weights and dimensions of heavy-goods vehicles, buses and coaches, aimed at improving those vehicles' aerodynamics, fuel efficiency and road safety.

In addition, the Council is expected to take note of progress made on a proposed update of the EU rules on air passenger rights as well as on the state of play regarding proposed new rules for market access to port services and financial transparency of ports.

Lastly, the Council is due to adopt conclusions on the mid-term review of the EU’s maritime transport policy to 2018 and outlook to 2020. The conclusions incorporate the Athens Declaration endorsed by maritime transport ministers at their informal meeting on 7 May.

Telecommunications

On Friday, 6 June, the Council will take note of progress made on a draft directive aimed at ensuring a high level of cyber security across the EU. It is also due to take note of the state of play regarding a proposal aimed at amending the EU telecommunications regulatory framework, the so-called "telecoms package", while during a working lunch, ministers will discuss internet governance.

A presidency press conference will be held at the end of each meeting.

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