the impact of clandestine immigration on road haulage brussels, dg move landsec, 20 january 2015...

The impact of clandestine immigration on road haulageBrussels, DG MOVE LANDSEC, 20 January 2015

Marc Billiet, Head EU Goods Transport

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Evolution of IRU Membership

1948: eight founder countries

2014: 170 Members in 75 countries2014: 170 Members in 75 countries

…and CRIPA: 27 Members + FESARTA in 38 countries

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Framework

Not a recent problem. Started end 1990’s. Geopolitical situation. Not a problem of individual Member States.

Image of the road freight transport industry.

Responsibilities. Solutions.

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Clandestine immigration by means of truck

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Road Transport Industry Response

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Responsibilities of the industry versus those of the authorities.

Penalties. Burden of proof. Prevention. Cooperation with authorities. Cooperation amongst authorities. Can the EU help? International Coordination.

Challenges

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CONCLUSIONS:

SENSITIVE ISSUE - NO LONGER A NATIONAL PROBLEM BUT

A EUROPEAN ONE

INDUSTRY AND AUTHORITIES MUST WORK TOGETHER.

CODE OF PRACTICE – CLEAR INFORMATION – REWARD.

AWARENESS OF THE HAULIERS AND DRIVERS –

ENCOURAGE INFORMATION EXCHANGE.

INVOLVE ALL MODES OF TRANSPORT.

BETTER COOPERATION BETWEEN AUTHORITIES: BEST

PRACTICES, INFORMATION EXCHANGE, PREVENTION.

MORE EFFORTS TO BREAK THE VICIOUS CIRCLE.

EU FRAMEWORK TO ENCOURAGE COOPERATION AND

TACKLE THE PROBLEM. EU-THIRD COUNTRY DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION