Originally concluded in June 2022, the agreement allows EU and Ukrainian hauliers to carry out transit and bilateral operations without the need for permits.
“The agreement has proven to be an effective response by the European Union to the disruption in the transport sector caused by Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine,” the European Parliament said in a statement.
New obligations and safeguard clause
The revised agreement introduces additional requirements for vehicle documentation and identification. Drivers must carry documents confirming their authorisation to perform international road transport, and display a special windscreen sticker indicating that the transport operation falls under the scope of the agreement.
A so-called safeguard clause has also been included, allowing for the temporary suspension of the agreement’s application in a specific geographic area in the event of serious disruption to the local transport market.
Next steps
Following approval by the Transport Committee, the draft will be put to a vote at the next plenary session of the European Parliament in June. The updated agreement is provisionally applicable from June 2024 and is due to remain in force until the end of 2025.
