Video conference of transport ministers, 28 September 2020

The German presidency closed the meeting early for technical reasons.

In order to facilitate additional discussions between EU transport ministers, the presidency decided to host an informal exchange by video conference from 9.00 to 11.00 on 8 October 2020.

For further details, please contact:
Mr Tim Alexandrin
Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure
+49 30 18300 713
[email protected]

Agenda highlights 

COVID-19 contingency plan for the freight sector

The transport sector has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The epidemiological situation and the slowdown of the economy as a result of lock-downs have resulted in a drastic reduction of transport demand and services across the EU territory with economic consequences for the sector. As early as in March 2020, EU member states agreed on the need to have a coordinated approach to support the sector. 

During the video conference, EU transport ministers will hold a policy debate to discuss a pandemic contingency plan for the European freight transport sector. The aim of the discussion is to provide impetus for further steps to improve the sector's preparedness for future pandemics.

Under 'any other business', the Commission will brief ministers on its amended proposal for the Single European Sky.

• Single European Sky: for a more sustainable and resilient air traffic management (European Commission)