Summary
A report calling for the modernization and expansion of Europe's inland waterway transport to support a sustainable, digital, and competitive transport network through significant investment and technological shifts. 9 14.09.2021
Other
energy
economy
transport
environment
social policy
public administration
information technology and data processing
Key points
- Promoting a significant shift of freight from road transport to inland waterways to reduce emissions and congestion.
- Completing the core European transport network by 2030 through improved physical and digital infrastructure.
- Accelerating the transition to climate-neutral technologies, including hydrogen and electric propulsion for vessels.
- Establishing a dedicated EU inland waterway fund to address an estimated 10 billion euro investment gap for the green transition.
Speeches
7 Speeches in total
Pro
Contra
Othmar KARAS
PPE
Heidi HAUTALA
Verts/ALE
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