Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001629/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Rosa Serrano Sierra (S&D)
Transport poverty – the paucity or absence of available and accessible transport services and infrastructure – is one of the critical challenges that rural areas in the EU are grappling with, as it hinders rural communities’ access to essential services (education, healthcare, etc.) and makes them more isolated.
Some regional authorities offer few or no transport solutions in our towns and villages, particularly in the most remote areas, either denying residents the right to live there or causing the social exclusion of those who are determined to stay.
This situation is at odds with the EU’s cohesion principle and runs counter to the Commission’s objective of strengthening the social dimension of mobility with a view to addressing transport poverty and improving access for isolated rural areas.
In view of the above:
- 1.Will the Commission put forward measures to meaningfully address mobility-related issues in rural areas in the next EU recommendation on transport poverty?
- 2.Does the Commission believe that improving transport connections could make rural areas less disadvantaged?
- 3.Does the Commission agree that it is important to outline strategies at the regional level, especially in cross-border territories, to ensure that all areas can count on an adequate number of quality connections?
Submitted: 23.4.2025