On 3 September, the European Commission adopted the sectoral proposals accompanying the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034. For transport and energy, the package confirms the continuation of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) as the EU’s flagship instrument for financing cross-border infrastructure projects.
The proposals place strong emphasis on supporting electricity interconnections, energy grids, and transport corridors, in line with the Union’s climate and competitiveness objectives. For ports, this is directly relevant to the deployment of shore-side electricity (OPS) and the reinforcement of local grids, as well as the completion of key TEN-T links to rail and inland waterways.
The Commission also highlighted the need to prioritise projects that contribute to the twin transition, enhance resilience of supply chains, and address strategic dependencies. For FEPORT members, the next MFF cycle will therefore be decisive in ensuring that sufficient funding is channelled towards port-related energy and transport infrastructure.
