The EU government played a crucial role in the approval of the transport commissioner’s appointment, focusing on key topics like European competitiveness, decarbonization, and transport workers’ rights. Discussions highlighted multimodal transport, single ticketing, and passenger rights as central to enhancing digital infrastructure and transport services across the EU.
In the digital realm, efforts were made to integrate environmental goals and address challenges in sectors like rail transport and energy taxation. The commissioner’s approach emphasized ensuring a level playing field for different transport modes, including rail and aviation.