Europos Sąjungos transporto politikos poveikis Lietuvos kelių transporto sektoriui ; The impact of the European Union Transport policy on the Lithuanian road transport sector

Abstract

In this study the impact of the European Union on Lithuanian road transport sector is analysed in the light of the rational choice institutionalism. It is argued that the Transport policy of the European Community affects the integration process of the Lithuanian road transport sector into the European single market, promoting the four freedoms of movement. The impact of the European Union Transport policy on the national road transport sector consists of important – legislative and economic as well as positive and negative – aspects. The positive impact of the European Transport policy on the Lithuanian road transport sector is related to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Cohesion Fund financial contribution for the transport infrastructure development in Lithuania. The negative impact of the European Union Transport policy on the national road transport sector is related to the strict regulation of the European law. Summarizing the analysis done in the thesis it can be concluded that the Transport policy of the European Community affects Lithuanian road transport sector, ensures its integration into the EU single market and gives the four freedoms of movement at the national and European level.