The second meeting of the Baltic Sea – Black Sea – Aegean Sea Corridor Forum is going to take place in Brussels in the morning of the 24th June 2025. The official invitation and draft agenda will be issued in early Spring 2025, together with further instructions to register to the event.
The second meeting of the Rhine - Danube Transport Corridor Forum is scheduled for 24 June 2025. The participants will include representatives of the Rhine-Danube corridor countries and infrastructure managers in accordance with Article 53 of the TEN-T Regulation.
From 22-24 October coordinator Cox travelled to Malta for his first official state visit under the new mandate.
In its communication "The Road to the Next Multiannual Financial Framework," published on 12 February, the Commission highlights key principles for the next MFF. It should be a policy-based budget rather than a programme-based one. It should be simpler, with fewer programmes and a country-specific plan linking key reforms with investments, focusing on shared priorities like economic, social, and territorial cohesion. It should be more impactful, notably with a European Competitiveness Fund and by leveraging the EU budget to attract additional national, private, and institutional financing. It should be more flexible, allowing for swift responses to crises.
Claudiu Staicu, Director General at Romania’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, shares insights on the transformative impact of Romania and Bulgaria’s full accession to the Schengen Area. He discusses how this milestone will drive infrastructure development, enhance European transport corridors, and align with Romania’s broader mobility strategies. Mr. Staicu highlights key opportunities, including increased investment potential, strengthened regional integration, and improved efficiency in cross-border trade and transport. Read the full interview to explore how Schengen membership will shape Romania’s infrastructure and economic landscape in the years ahead.
Claudiu Staicu, Director General at Romania’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, shares insights on the transformative impact of Romania and Bulgaria’s full accession to the Schengen Area. He discusses how this milestone will drive infrastructure development, enhance European transport corridors, and align with Romania’s broader mobility strategies. Mr. Staicu highlights key opportunities, including increased investment potential, strengthened regional integration, and improved efficiency in cross-border trade and transport. Read the full interview to explore how Schengen membership will shape Romania’s infrastructure and economic landscape in the years ahead.
A recent study commissioned by the European Commission, in collaboration with MFIVE, TRT, VUB and ISL, highlights the urgent need to integrate climate adaptation measures into the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) policy. The study calls for significant public investment and thorough climate risk assessments to strengthen the resilience of the TEN-T, ensuring that transport routes remain adaptable and better equipped to handle future challenges.
The first meeting of the newly created Baltic Sea - Black Sea - Aegean Sea European Transport Corridor (BBA ETC) Forum took place on November 19 2024, in Brussels, with the participation of 55 stakeholders. The forum aims to promote trans-European and regional integration, connectivity and resilience (climate and military mobility) across 13 countries along the eastern flank of Europe, from Finland to Cyprus. Key elements of this meeting included the launch of the corridor, presentations by stakeholders, and discussions on future priorities and funding.
At the beginning of 2025 it is good to look back and to the future. 2024 was the year in which we celebrated 10 years of our Connecting Europe Facility. The European Union is marking a major milestone—ten years of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the funding instrument that has been instrumental in shaping Europe’s transport infrastructure. Over the past decade, CEF has played a crucial role in moving the EU towards its decarbonisation targets for 2030 and 2050 by investing in sustainable and resilient transport systems.
As we celebrate a decade of progress, discussions on the future of transport infrastructure financing are gaining momentum. Two key acronyms—CEF and MFF—are set to dominate the European agenda.
At the beginning of 2025 it is good to look back and to the future. 2024 was the year in which we celebrated 10 years of our Connecting Europe Facility. The European Union is marking a major milestone—ten years of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the funding instrument that has been instrumental in shaping Europe’s transport infrastructure. Over the past decade, CEF has played a crucial role in moving the EU towards its decarbonisation targets for 2030 and 2050 by investing in sustainable and resilient transport systems.
The first meeting of the Rhine - Danube European Transport Corridor (BBA ETC) Forum took place on the 18 November 2024, in Brussels, marking the first gathering since the adoption of the new Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Regulation. The session, opened by Mr Liégeois, emphasised the corridor’s strategic importance in enhancing European transport connectivity, particularly in the context of sustainability, climate resilience, and improved links with third countries such as Ukraine and Moldova.
A recent study commissioned by the European Commission, in collaboration with MFIVE, TRT, VUB and ISL, highlights the urgent need to integrate climate adaptation measures into the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) policy. The study calls for significant public investment and thorough climate risk assessments to strengthen the resilience of the TEN-T, ensuring that transport routes remain adaptable and better equipped to handle future challenges.
At the beginning of 2025 it is good to look back and to the future. 2024 was the year in which we celebrated 10 years of our Connecting Europe Facility. The European Union is marking a major milestone—ten years of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the funding instrument that has been instrumental in shaping Europe’s transport infrastructure. Over the past decade, CEF has played a crucial role in moving the EU towards its decarbonisation targets for 2030 and 2050 by investing in sustainable and resilient transport systems.
As part of the 2024-2026 BBA ETC study, a monthly press review is compiled for internal use by the European Coordinator and the European Commission. This review highlights key articles that report on Corridor-related activities by the European Coordinator and Institutions, progress in implementing projects and measures affecting TEN-T infrastructure and operational standards, and plans and strategies from Member States and stakeholders that are crucial for executing TEN-T policy. Read more for an update on the Corridor's recent progress.
The first meeting of the newly created Baltic Sea - Black Sea - Aegean Sea European Transport Corridor (BBA ETC) Forum took place on November 19 2024, in Brussels, with the participation of 55 stakeholders. The forum aims to promote trans-European and regional integration, connectivity and resilience (climate and military mobility) across 13 countries along the eastern flank of Europe, from Finland to Cyprus. Key elements of the meeting include the launch of the corridor, presentations by stakeholders, and discussions on future priorities and funding.
As part of the Rhine-Danube European Transport Corridor study, a monthly press review is compiled with key articles on Corridor-related activities. Read more for an update on the Corridor's recent progress.
Director Genral Magda Kopczynska delivers €53M in CEF Transport grants to boost EU-UA connectivity Standard rail gauge linking River information services on the Danube Upgrades to UAMD-RO road border crossings Enhanced air traffic management
Building a resilient and connected Europe: the TEN-T network's pivotal role in driving economic growth, sustainability, and climate adaptation amidst rising environmental challenges
The Commission has published a call for evidence and a public consultation on the public procurement Directives and invites interested parties to provide their views on whether the Directives have effectively achieved their objectives. The contributions will feed into the Commission's evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives. The call for evidence and open public consultation remains open until 7 March.
