Ceri Woolsgrove is Policy Officer at the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), where he specialises in road safety and technical issues such as vehicle regulations, road user behaviour, bicycle parking and infrastructure, contributing to making Europe a safer, more comfortable place to cycle and move around sustainably.
On 28 March 2022, the European Commission published road safety figures for 2021 for the entire EU area, showing that a total of 19,800 people were […]
Measures to reduce electronic waste, like fewer redundant cables and chargers, were broadly voted by the European Parliament. 1. Double win With 95.5% of the votes […]
The travel and tourism industry has certainly had a hard time over the past years, but it is finally starting to recover. Slowly but surely, people […]
Yesterday, WWF unveiled the “Together for Forests” mural, a 24-meter-tall piece of street art, in an effort to raise awareness of the destructive impacts European consumption […]
Despite the uncertainty caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing threat of Covid-19, the desire across Europe for intra-European travel is undoubtedly strong. […]
The InterRail pass is a train tickets that allows travellers unlimited journeys in 33 European countries for up to a month and, like many other travel […]
Europe’s cycling tourism destinations are increasingly investing in innovative ways to stand out in a large market. It is a sign of the growing maturity of […]
Whenever a flight cancellation occurs the consequences can often be unpleasant. It is important to know what the passengers’ rights are and what to do. The […]
On Wednesday March 30th, the European Commission released a document on how to make sustainable products the norm, which falls within the wider initiative aimed at […]
The latest EUROCONTROL Traffic Scenarios for the period April – December 2022 predict steady growth between April and peak-summer, reaching 89% of 2019 traffic by August, […]
The EU’s “Fit for 55” climate plan, which includes additional taxes on intra-European flights, could pose a threat to the competitiveness and employment of the European […]
On Wednesday March 30th, the European Commission presented a comprehensive package of initiatives to promote the circular economy and extend the life of products, so that […]
It’s official — travellers across the European Union won’t pay roaming fees for another 10 years. 1. Extending roaming After the current roaming regulation expires, on […]
Cities across Europe are competing for recognition for their outstanding achievements as tourism destinations. 1. European Capital of Smart Tourism The European Commission’s initiative dubbed European […]
The European Commission has launched the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2023 competition. This initiative rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices […]