THE SLOVENIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL KICKS OFF
The Slovenian Presidency has officially presented its programme for the coming six months of its term. As noted last week, the transport priorities will focus on the recovery of the sector, which should coincide with a transition towards sustainable and innovative mobility.
A priority for the Slovenian Presidency is the revision of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (AFID) and new proposals in the field of aviation (Refuel Aviation) and maritime activities (Refuel Maritime). Slovenia will work, where possible, to reach a general approach agreement or at least a partial agreement.
As 2021 has been designated the European Year of Rail, the Presidency will support all activities aimed at the promotion of the sector and considers the establishment of modern national and international railway infrastructure as key to competitiveness and attractiveness of rail freight transport in the EU. The Slovenian Presidency will also give priority to the TEN-T revision proposal, which aims to complete the EU’s core transport network by 2030. Related to this is the proposal to revise the railway corridors. Slovenia will aim to identify major open issues and prepare a progress report, seeking to reach a swift agreement in the coming year. Finally, the Presidency will start the trilogues on the Single European Sky 2+ in order to reach a possible agreement with the European Parliament.