ECG Dinner Debate

As Europe faces growing global competition, geopolitical uncertainty and increasing economic pressure, EU policy is increasingly focused on ensuring that the green transition goes hand in hand with competitiveness, resilience and Europe’s industrial base. While the Fit for 55 package remains the regulatory cornerstone of Europe’s decarbonisation pathway, the debate is increasingly shaped by the question of how climate ambition, industrial strength and economic viability can be aligned.

In this evolving policy landscape, the decarbonisation of road transport represents one of the most complex transformation challenges. Achieving climate objectives will depend not only on technological progress, but also on the right regulatory framework, realistic transition pathways and framework conditions that enable companies to remain competitive throughout the transition.

Against this backdrop, this year’s Dinner Debate will explore the practical challenges and opportunities of decarbonising road transport, with a particular focus on the role of vehicle logistics operators and the finished vehicle sector in enabling the transition. The discussion will address technological innovation, multimodal transport solutions and the regulatory and economic conditions needed to ensure both compliance with evolving legislation and the long-term competitiveness of Europe’s transport sector and automotive supply chains.

The event will be hosted by MEP Beatrice Timgren, Member of the ECR Group and of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety of the European Parliament.

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Accommodation: 

Please note that we do not have a reserved room block for attendees, but we recommend the following hotels located near the European Parliament.

1. Radisson RED Brussels (by the European Parliament)
2. Sofitel Brussels Europe (3 min walk)
3. Holiday Inn Brussels Schuman by IHG (10 min walk)
4. Thon Hotel EU (5 min walk)
5. NH Brussels EU Berlaymont (15 min walk)