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A delegation from the European Parliament’s Transport Committee (TRAN) will visit Washington, D.C. from May 26 to 28 to promote transatlantic dialogue in the field of transport. The trip focuses on discussions about current challenges and developments in aviation, autonomous vehicles, and maritime transport solutions.
The delegation consists of seven Members of the European Parliament who will meet with representatives from the U.S. Congress, the Department of Transportation, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Additionally, talks are planned with representatives from the automotive and aviation industries, including companies such as Tesla, Waymo, and Airbus. A central concern of the delegation is to explore innovative developments that are significant for the EU’s legislative framework. This includes technologies for autonomous driving in Washington as well as intermodal port infrastructure in Baltimore.
Focus on Transatlantic Cooperation
Ahead of the visit, the Vice-Chair of the Transport Committee and head of the delegation, Sophia Kircher (EPP, AT), commented on the goals of the trip. She emphasized that the transport sector is undergoing rapid change driven by digitalization and artificial intelligence. “Many developments that were once only imaginable in science fiction films are now becoming reality,” Kircher stated. The delegation sees the trip as an opportunity to exchange ideas with U.S. colleagues, particularly regarding the future of mobility, passenger rights, infrastructure financing, resilient supply chains, and trade relations.
Kircher expressed particular interest in the development of the American rail system, which has produced a competitive freight transport sector. She wants to find out what lessons Europe can learn from these experiences.
In addition to Kircher, the delegation will also include Members Jens Gieseke (EPP, DE), Marianne Vind (S&D, DK), Matteo Ricci (S&D, IT), Roman Haider (PfE, AT), Maciej Wasik (ECR, PL), and Valérie Devaux (RENEW, FR).
