08 December 2023
As from the 1st of January 2024, The Belgium Presidency of the Union will start for a period of six months.
During a Press Conference, held on the 8th of December 2023, the Belgian Presidency has presented its priorities.
Sustainability will be a key topic, with a focus on concluding initiatives like the Greening Freight Transport Package, encouraging modal shifts, and reducing air pollution. Digitalization of transport and cross-border cooperation are also priorities.
Moreover, the Presidency wishes to emphasize social responsibility in the transport sector, address working conditions and protection. Safety remains crucial, with initiatives to strengthen the transport sector's efficiency and safety, including updated driving license requirements and maritime safety legislation.
Another central theme is cross-border collaboration, with a focus on legal integration, digital data access for law enforcement, and reinforcing judicial and security cooperation.
The Presidency, aligned with the European Green Deal, aims to conclude legislative files quickly. Initiatives include a certification framework for carbon removals, reviewing CO2 emission standards, and advancing key proposals such as the Air Quality Directive.
You can find the full program here.