Transport is a vital pillar of the single market, yet rural, internal and border regions still face significant connectivity gaps, including limited access to quality rail links, airports and motorways. This workshop will explore the development of Europe's mobility, moving away from ideological bans to practical solutions that supports both citizens and the freight industry. Discussions will focus on completing the TEN-T corridors, enhancing military mobility, protecting connectivity, and exploring the role of alternative fuels. Modern transportation must respond to various challenges, including regions' different infrastructure needs and disparities in territorial development.

Programme – Tuesday, 13 October

11:15-11:30 -  Registration

11:30-11:35 - Opening remarks by:

• Marco Marsilio, CoR Rapporteur; President of the ECR CoR Group; President of the Abruzzo Region, Italy

11:35-13:00 - Panel discussion

Moderator:

• Juraj Droba, CoR Rapporteur on "Connecting Europe Facility 2028-2034"; President of the Bratislava Region, Slovakia

Speakers:

• Maria Linkova-Nijs, Executive Head of Policy and Strategy, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)

• Teresa Czerwińska, Former Vice-President of the European Investment Bank, former Minister of Finance of Poland

• Kosma Złotowski, Member of the European Parliament, Poland

• Moumen Hamdouch, Head of Unit, Sustainable and Intelligent Transport, DG MOVE, European Commission