IRU is hosting an exclusive dinner debate on 15 October, from 17:30 to 20:00, in the members’ restaurant of the European Parliament in Brussels.
This flagship event will bring together 250 industry leaders and Members of the European Parliament to discuss and shape the future priorities of commercial road transport in the EU.
The dinner debate will present the IRU EU Manifesto, the sector's call for action, focusing on three crucial areas: people, environment and prosperity.
There will also be a dynamic exchange of ideas, featuring quick-fire questions and answers and in-depth discussions on the most pressing issues facing the sector.
Event highlights
- Interactive debate: The event will focus on three sections aligned with the IRU Manifesto: people, environment and prosperity. Discussions will include critical topics for the industry, such as solutions to the shortage of drivers, the decarbonisation of road transport, and digitalisation.
- Registrations: Kindly note that the registration deadline is 4 October 2024.
17:30 Opening
17:45 Section 1: Starter – People
Opening remarks
- Ease access to the driver profession and enhance training
- Improve driver resting conditions
18:20 Section 2: Main course – Environment
Opening remarks
- Re-set realistic CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles
- Enact an EU grid regulation for decarbonisation
- Harmonise key elements of urban vehicle access regulations
19:15 Section 3: Desert – Prosperity
Opening remarks
- Digitalise transport documents – 4 calls
- Support transport efficiency by setting pragmatic weights and dimensions and stimulating combined transport – 2 calls
- Set out EU rules on in-vehicle data – 1 call
19:55 Closing remarks
European Parliament Hosts
European Parliament
Rue Wiertz 60
1047 Brussels, Belgium