Andreas Schwab· PPE

Nuanced

The directive provisions included threats of sanctions of at least 4 percent of annual turnover

Omissions

• The MEP stated 'at least 4%' but the actual proposal was for penalties of 'up to 4%' - meaning 4% was the maximum, not the minimum threshold
• The 4% figure was the Parliament's proposed maximum sanction level, not a blanket minimum applicable to all cases
• Industry groups like IRU criticized the 4% as 'disproportionate', suggesting this was a contested element of the negotiations

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Parliament - Legislative TrainProposal amending Directive (EU) 2015/2302 on package travel and linked travel arrangements adopted 29 November 2023
• SecondaryIRU - International Road Transport UnionFines of up to 4% of annual turnover are excessive, especially as package travel accounts for only about 10% of all coach tourism activities
• SecondaryIRU - International Road Transport UnionPenalties of up to 4% of a company's annual turnover, as proposed by the Parliament, are disproportionate