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El Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, has traveled to Bruselas to present to the Comisión Europea multilateral proposals. The central objective is to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of continental transport, with a priority focus on rail.
Strategic meeting for the modernization of community logistics
During the first working session Óscar Puente has had a meeting with Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism from the Comisión Europea, Apostolos TzitzikostasThis position is the institutional responsibility for proposing European legislation, coordinating member states, and managing funds and initiatives aimed at modernizing the mobility throughout UE.
Both leaders thoroughly assessed the current situation and challenges facing transportation on the continent. In this context, they emphasized the urgent need for joint action by the States to increase [the/the/etc.]. international logistics competitiveness of the European railway.
Formulas for a clean transition and expansion of public transport
The official agenda will continue tomorrow with a high-level meeting with the first vice president of the Comisión Europea for a Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition, Teresa RiberaThe purpose of this second summit is to identify concrete formulas that will allow these joint actions between member states to materialize.
Both authorities will seek to provide public transport with tools and levers that facilitate the following operational pillars:
- Encourage the expanded of the continental rail network.
- Guarantee the sustainability long-term of the sector.
- Improving efficiency in the international supply chain.
- Boost the competitiveness of the train versus more polluting logistical alternatives.
The official schedule and the authorities involved in the sector meetings are detailed below:
| Journey | European Authority | Position and Institution | Main goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today (afternoon) | Apostolos Tzitzikostas | Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism of the Comisión Europea | Analyze current challenges and agree on joint action to increase the competitiveness of the European rail sector. |
| Morning | Teresa Ribera | First Vice President of the Comisión Europea for a Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition | Identify specific formulas to provide public transport with levers for expansion and efficiency. |
Key points and frequently asked questions about the competitiveness of rail transport
What are you looking for Óscar Puente with his official trip to Bruselas?
The minister intends to find multilateral solutions with top European authorities that will significantly increase the competitiveness and sustainability of transport on the continent, with a special focus on modernizing the railway.
With whom have you held meetings in the Comisión Europea?
Its institutional agenda includes working sessions with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism) and with Teresa Ribera (First Vice President for a Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition).
Why is joint action by the States of the UE?
Coordination between Member States is the only viable mechanism to propose effective laws and manage funds that provide public transport with the necessary levers to guarantee its expansion, competitiveness and efficiency on a global scale.
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