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Von der Leyen to open Connecting Europe Days 2026 in Brussels

Connecting Europe Days 2026, the European Commission's flagship transport and mobility event, runs from 28 September to 1 October in Brussels, bringing together politicians and industry representatives to discuss transport policy's role in Europe's competitiveness, connectivity and resilience. Topics include military mobility and defence, removing bottlenecks in the Trans-European Transport Network, the EU Ports and Industrial Maritime Strategies, the High-Speed Rail Plan and the Passenger Package. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at the opening ceremony tomorrow at 14:00 CEST, with highlights live streamed.

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Impact and considerations

The event is a key signal of EU transport policy direction, covering TEN-T investment, military mobility, maritime strategy and high-speed rail, and may shape European infrastructure funding and cross-border transport rules for years.

Key points

  • The event runs 28 September to 1 October 2026 in Brussels as the Commission's flagship transport and mobility event.
  • Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at the opening ceremony tomorrow at 14:00 CEST, streamed live on EBS+.
  • Agenda covers boosting Europe's competitiveness, connectivity and resilience, including military mobility and defence.
  • Discussions examine completing the Trans-European Transport Network, removing bottlenecks, strengthening resilience and securing infrastructure investment.
  • The maritime sector is also on the agenda, aligned with the new EU Ports and Industrial Maritime Strategies.
  • Passenger connectivity topics include the High-Speed Rail Plan and the Passenger Package.
  • Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas hosts four days of debates, plenary sessions and exhibitions.
  • A new Action Plan is to be signed to boost cross-border cooperation on key transport links between Greece, Bulgaria and Romania.

Sources and time

Primary source
European Commission DG MOVE
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First source publication
28 Sept 2026, 20:10
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28 Sept 2026, 23:37
Last updated
28 Sept 2026, 20:10
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