Author: Danube Commission

The coronavirus crisis has highlighted the challenge of protecting the health of the population whilst avoiding disruptions to the free movement of persons, and the delivery of goods

As multimodal hubs critical to the smooth and continued functioning of multiple European supply chains, European Inland Ports will play a critical role for the European economy during the coronavirus crisis.

Inland navigation is delivering vital services to the european citizens and economy. The free movement of vessels and crew members must be guaranteed by member states in order to keep essential freight flows running. Cruising and day trip industry fully collapsed. 

On March 16, 2020 the Vice-President of the Danube Commission, Republic of Moldova’s Ambassador H.E. Oleg Ţulea, was appointed by the President of the Republic of Moldova as new Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova.

During a meeting taking place on 26 February 2020 at the headquarters of the Danube Commission