Waking up to a bright new future

摘要

The European Liner Affairs Association's executive director, Chris Bourne, welcomes the appearance of the European Commission's Issues Paper, and laments the abolition of Regulation 4056/86. He retains optimism for the future of a co-operative industry. As everyone knows, Brussels is a dead city during August. As an Anglo-Saxon, I have often wondered about this summer closure, which derives from the strong history of influence that the French have on the European Union (EU). My conclusion now is that it is a good thing, because people who have been on holiday come back energised.