BRUSSELS — On 14 October 2024, the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) hosted representatives from the Hungarian Presidency: Mr. Nándor Csepreghy, Vice-Minister of Construction and Transport, and Ms. Anikó Túri, State Secretary for Administrative Affairs. The meeting spotlighted the Presidency’s priorities in transport and tourism, with an emphasis on connectivity, competitiveness, road safety, and the green transition.
Challenges Amid Global Crises.
Csepreghy opened the discussion by acknowledging the substantial challenges currently facing the EU, particularly the ongoing war in Ukraine and economic conflicts in the Middle East and Africa. With Europe’s global competitiveness at stake, the Hungarian Presidency aims to strengthen the EU’s position amidst institutional transitions. “The Rubik’s Cube,” he noted, “symbolises the complex solutions needed in Europe, where all member states must work together to succeed.”
The Presidency’s primary transport focus revolves around four key areas: improving connectivity, increasing competitiveness, enhancing road safety, and promoting sustainable transport through green policies.
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