24-03-2014
Key messages:
- Transport is a key pillar of the single market, allowing for the free movement of goods and people across borders.
- The cost and efficiency of transport services and the quality of Europes infrastructure networks directly affect trade flows, mobility and the competitiveness of European companies.
- Companies are experiencing that Europe is not yet fully connected, which hampers business opportunities, fair competition and ultimately growth and job creation. Completing the Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T) is crucial in this respect.
- Ensuring sufficient investments in future and existing infrastructure is therefore essential, establishing a solid foundation for transport in Europe.
- Considering the impact on European competitiveness , challenges linked to investment and increased demand need to be tackled decisively with a clear vision for the future of transport in Europe; making transport more sustainable and future-proof while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
