On 16 July, the Danish Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen underlined that boosting competitiveness, easing the administrative burden, ensuring a green transition in transport and tourism, and advancing military mobility will guide the Presidency’s agenda. He expressed the hope of opening discussions with MEPs on passenger rights and rules for counting CO2 emissions, while also aiming to conclude negotiations on railway capacity infrastructure.
Morten Bødskov, Minister of Business, Industry and Financial Services, added the Presidency’s perspective on shipping, pointing to forthcoming EU strategies for ports and the maritime industry.
The majority of transport committee MEPs welcomed the Presidency priorities
The ambition to reach a Council position on weights and dimensions rules, while some questioned the focus on the green transition. On passenger rights, MEPs were frustrated with the Council decision to force into a tight deadline to reach a deal on future rules, and asked the minister not to forget the multimodal part of the package.
Denmark will hold the Presidency of the Council until the end of 2025, and has begun presenting its priorities to European Parliament committees. These debriefs will continue throughout the Presidency.
Source: European Parliament