EU/Israel Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement

The European Parliament adopted by 437 votes to 102, with 147 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and the Government of the State of Israel, on the other.

In line with the recommendation made by the Committee on Transport and Tourism, Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the Agreement.

The Agreement was signed on 10 June 2013. Since that date, and pending its entry into force, the aviation authorities of both parties have been carrying out the administrative implementation of the Agreement.

This Agreement provides for very close regulatory convergence of Israel with the EU aviation acquis, effectively anchoring Israel in the EU aviation regulatory framework. It includes specific safeguards regarding fair competition, respect for labour and social standards, protection of passengers' rights and environmental cooperation, thereby creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for air services relations between the Union and Israel.