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Steer2EU: Concluding workshop
4 Feb 2025

Steer2EU: Concluding workshop

Brussels (hybrid) | IRU meetings | Invitation only

The STEER2EU workshop in Brussels is a unique platform for exchanging lessons learnt and best practices on integrating third-country drivers into the EU road transport sector.

As part of a European Commission initiative, the workshop will highlight key findings from IRU’s research into recruitment, training and qualification recognition procedures across Member States and beyond.

By bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and experts, the event will foster dialogue and collaboration to shape effective, practical solutions that enhance workforce integration and drive progress in the sector. 
 

Agenda
  • 09:00 – 09:30 Registration
  • 09:30 – 10:00 Opening remarks and introduction by the European Commission and IRU
  • 10:00 – 10:50 Driver shortage update, Member States regulations and practices to recruit 3rd country drivers, good practices and recommendations 
  • 11:10 – 12:00 Experience from an EU authority and an EU company 
  • 13:00 – 14:00 Legal requirements to obtain professional driver certification in selected third countries and potential gaps compared to EU rules, ECMT quality charter experience 
  • 14:00 – 14:40 Presentation of “Skilled driver mobility for Europe” project and experience from other sectors 
  • 15:00 – 16.00 Concluding remarks panel
     

ACE events
Avenue d'Auderghem 22
1040 Brussels
Belgium