Citizens' Dialogue on Facebook with Commissioner Adina Vălean You can watch it here (in RO only) Friday 8 May 2020, 13:30 - 14:30 (EEST)Online only SpeakersAdina VăleanCommissioner Practical information WhenFriday 8 May 2020, 13:30 - 14:30 (EEST)WhereOnline only Report The live chat with the Commissioner Vălean focused on EU solidarity and EU measures to fight the Coronacrisis: a mobility crisis. The Commissioner took the opportunity to emphasize the neeed of solidarity.During the online dialogue Commissioner Vălean reminded our viewers that EU is a added value for Romanian citizens. The overalll reactions were positive, as based on social listening, with clear questions. The audience raised very concrete issues about when railway/air/land would resume and under what conditions. Commissioner Vălean underlined that the EU wil continue to invest in railway travel at EU level because it is 'the most sustainable means of transportation'.Other queries raised were about the green lanes, mobility packages, cross-border transport, and how citizens can proceed if they are not happy with receiving vouchers instead of cash reimbursement. Commissioner Vălean elaborated that the Commission will present a set of recommendations to make reimbursement via vouchers more attractive.
The live chat with the Commissioner Vălean focused on EU solidarity and EU measures to fight the Coronacrisis: a mobility crisis. The Commissioner took the opportunity to emphasize the neeed of solidarity.During the online dialogue Commissioner Vălean reminded our viewers that EU is a added value for Romanian citizens. The overalll reactions were positive, as based on social listening, with clear questions. The audience raised very concrete issues about when railway/air/land would resume and under what conditions. Commissioner Vălean underlined that the EU wil continue to invest in railway travel at EU level because it is 'the most sustainable means of transportation'.Other queries raised were about the green lanes, mobility packages, cross-border transport, and how citizens can proceed if they are not happy with receiving vouchers instead of cash reimbursement. Commissioner Vălean elaborated that the Commission will present a set of recommendations to make reimbursement via vouchers more attractive.
