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Apostolos Tzitzikostas
Politician
Apostolos Tzitzikostas is the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism.
Notable Quotes
"Europe is ready to welcome all the tourists and guests during the summer period, adding that high fuel prices would not justify waiving passenger compensation for delays or cancellations."View Story →
"the bloc’s emergency stocks can be and will be released only if necessary."View Story →
"What is voluntary today could become compulsory."View Story →
"Any national release of fuel must be done in full transparency to avoid market distortions."View Story →
"We will assess whether we need a minimum stock obligation for jet fuel, requiring member states to maintain minimum emergency reserves."View Story →
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