In an official visit to Brussels, Belgium on 7 December, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Taleb Rifai emphasized the role that municipalities and regions play in the development […]
„The tourism sector has remained one of the leading job creators in Europe,but it can do more.The European Union should introduce a ‘European Citizen Travel Card’ in order to further […]
The S&D Group today welcomed journalists from the closed Hungarian newspaper, Népszabadság. The paper, which often took a critical stance towards the government, was closed last month following various investigative […]
After two years of intense work we have successfully reached the first milestone: the European Commission will implement the free InterRail initiative as a pilot project in 2017 with a […]
The proposal of the European Commission suggesting the establishment of a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) can be supported if part of the generated income will be spent […]
During the past weeks many politicians supported the idea to have a solution getting free Interrail tickets for young people in Europe. I turn to Commissioner Bulc to open a […]
It is with great pleasure that the case of free InterRail ticket for every young European turning 18 is now in the limelight of European policy-making as Manfred Weber, President […]
Following the allegation made by Tamás Sneider, deputy-speaker of the Hungarian Parliament (Jobbik), the European Parliament voted today the request to waive my immunity in Strasbourg. The Parliamentary Committee responsible […]
There is a huge potential for European countries to get more visitors from China. If Europe would like to keep its leading role in tourism, to maintain the position of […]
Written by István Ujhelyi on 4 July 2016 in Opinion (The Parliament Magazine) Tourism has huge potential for the EU economy, therefore it makes no sense for the Commission to […]
„Political gambling fuelled by nationalistic conceit has deceived many in the UK, diverting attention from the dire consequences that might follow. Seeking one-sided, populist solutions to our common European challenges […]
S&D Group member Istvan Ujhelyi and Renaud Muselier from the EPP have submitted their joint political proposal to the European Commission. The proposal tabled by the Hungarian and French politicians […]