Regulation (EU) 2020/6982020/0068(COD)COM(2020)176

Specific and temporary measures in view of COVID-19 outbreak and concerning the validity of certain certificates, licences and authorisations and the postponement of certain periodic checks and training in certain areas of transport legislation

Laying down specific and temporary measures in view of COVID-19 outbreak and concerning the validity of certain certificates, licences and authorisations and the postponement of certain periodic checks and training in certain areas of transport legislation

Stage: In force, reached 27 May 2020
In force: In force since 28 May 2020 · CELEX 32020R0698
Procedure: Ordinary legislative procedure
Lead DG: DG MOVE
Last activity: 27 May 2020

17 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Plenary sitting, 27 May 2020.

Show the earlier record: 1 date, 29 Apr 2020 to 29 Apr 2020

29 Apr 2020
- Adoption by Commission
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies

12 May 2020
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
13 May 2020
- EP position at first reading
- Plenary amended the proposal
- Plenary vote
- Plenary sitting
- Referred to committee
14 May 2020
- Plenary vote results
15 May 2020
- EP position at first reading
- Plenary vote results
- Plenary sitting
18 May 2020
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
20 May 2020
- Approval of the EP's first reading position by the Council (adoption of the legislative act)
25 May 2020
- Signed
27 May 2020
- Plenary sitting
- Published in the Official Journal

5 documents

Documents

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Proposal · COM(2020)0176Parliament
Text adopted · OJ L 165 27.05.2020, p. 0010Commission
Text adopted · Regulation 2020/0698Commission
Text adopted · SP(2020)229Parliament
Text adopted · T9-0127/2020Parliament

Summary

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This emergency regulation temporarily extends the validity of key transport certificates, licences, and authorisations and postpones periodic checks and training across road, rail, water, and air transport sectors. It aims to prevent operational disruptions during COVID-19 lockdowns and administrative delays. The act was adopted under an expedited procedure and is now in force.

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