🚆⚓ O przyszłości infrastruktury transportowej w Polsce i UE na spotkaniu ministra @DariuszKlimczak z europejskimi koordynatorami ds. transportu.
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✅ Finansowanie priorytetowych inwestycji transportowych 🚧
✅ Rozwój sieci TEN-T oraz kolei dużych… pic.twitter.com/RpnS6g1NVg
— Ministerstwo Infrastruktury (@MI_GOV_PL) February 12, 2025
Officials emphasized that substantial, long-term investments in infrastructure are necessary to ensure resilience in the European transport network.
Dariusz Klimczak, Poland’s infrastructure minister, said that expanding the EU’s core transport network, known as the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), will require an estimated EUR 845 billion over the next 15 years.
➡️ Razem z ministrami i przedstawicielami Komisji Europejskiej omówiliśmy kluczowe inwestycje w sieć TEN-T, wyzwania geopolityczne oraz konieczność zapewnienia stabilnego finansowania.
🌏Inwestycje w TEN-T to priorytet dla Polski – to one decydują o naszym bezpieczeństwie i… pic.twitter.com/owFcCZWkhq
— Dariusz Klimczak (@DariuszKlimczak) February 13, 2025
He warned that EU infrastructure spending was insufficient to meet the bloc’s current and future needs.
Lithuanian transport minister Eugenijus Sabutis said that the war in Ukraine has exposed vulnerabilities in Europe’s transport systems from a military perspective. He added that Lithuania will need EUR 12 to 18 billion over the next five years to strengthen its infrastructure.
Sabutis told the conference that addressing transport gaps requires collaboration with Finland, Estonia and Poland, along with consistent financial backing for key projects. He pointed to the construction of Rail Baltica, a high-speed rail link connecting the Baltic states with the rest of Europe, as a top priority.
Minister Sabutis took part in the conference on the New Era Of European Transport in 🇵🇱Łódź today. Perfect place to discuss the renewed TEN-T network, 🇪🇺🇱🇹🇵🇱priorities & the financial instruments necessary to enhance Europe’s resilience & connectivity. 📸@MI_GOV_PL @LJaroslavska pic.twitter.com/AalDtbzCe2
— Transport_LT | #StandWithUkraine (@LRsusisiekimas) February 13, 2025
Sabutis also highlighted the growing demand for military transport, saying that since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, military shipments along the route from Poland to Kaunas have increased by 40 percent. He argued that future infrastructure planning must take military needs into account.
Finland’s transport minister, Lulu Ranne, underscored the challenges facing her country, which shares a 1,300-kilometer border with Russia.
She told the gathering that Finland has historically designed its transport infrastructure for both civilian and military use, but additional connections to Sweden and Norway are urgently needed.
Ranne said that Finland still operates on the Russian railway gauge, which creates logistical difficulties.
“We must eliminate transport bottlenecks—not just for Finland’s security, but for the security of NATO as a whole,” she added.
Bulgaria’s deputy prime minister and transport minister, Grozdan Karadjov, echoed these concerns, warning that the war in Ukraine has affected the entire European economy.
He noted that while east-west transport corridors have been a priority, north-south connections have lagged behind. He highlighted the Mediterranean Corridor, the shortest route between Europe and Asia, as a key area for investment.
However, Bulgaria, despite having more than 300 kilometers of border with Romania along the Danube River, has only two bridges crossing the waterway, Karadjov said. He expressed hope that Poland’s EU presidency would strengthen Europe’s transport security.
🌊 Last – but certainly not least – we explored 🔎 how the European Maritime Space is shaping the future of ports, logistics & maritime sustainability.
The EU needs dedicated funding to support ports as clean energy hubs & enablers of sustainable shipping.#TEN_T #CEFTransport pic.twitter.com/acKjxhQNFm
— EU Transport (@Transport_EU) February 13, 2025
Greek transport minister Christos Staikouras stressed the need to modernize European transport corridors by expanding electrification and strengthening infrastructure against climate change and military threats.
☑️ EU Corridor Coordinator for the North Sea – Rhine – Mediterranean @PawelWojcie_ski moderated the panel, which focused on #TEN_T investment needs & geopolitical challenges.
On the table?
The completion of the core TEN-T network by 2030, major cross-border projects & more. pic.twitter.com/aCHiVsJKEN
— EU Transport (@Transport_EU) February 13, 2025
Magda Kopczyńska, director-general for transport at the European Commission, reiterated the importance of connectivity in ensuring security.
She argued that the TEN-T network must encompass the entire continent, including Ukraine and Moldova.
“For me, the trans-European transport network is a single entity,” Kopczyńska said.
☑️ First, a high-level panel hosted Ministers of Transport from 🇧🇬 🇨🇾 🇨🇿 🇫🇮 🇬🇷 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 as well as our very own Director-General Magda Kopczyńska and MEP @Dariusz_Jonski of the TRAN Committee.#TEN_T pic.twitter.com/3IQCouJ81z
— EU Transport (@Transport_EU) February 13, 2025
Dariusz Joński, a Polish member of the European Parliament and a member of the Transport and Tourism Committee, called for sustained funding for large-scale infrastructure projects, noting that political changes should not disrupt long-term initiatives.
He cited the Turin-Lyon tunnel, a major railway project dating back to the 20th century, which is set to be completed by 2032.
Polska gotowa budować Kolej Dużych Prędkości❗️🚅W 40 minut z Łodzi do Warszawy, w 100 minut z Warszawy do Wrocławia. KDP Polsko, KDP, Europo! 🇵🇱🇪🇺 Właśnie dziś o tym w Łodzi na wspólnej debacie z udziałem ministrów transportu Polski, Litwy, Czech, Finlandii i Grecji. pic.twitter.com/33BPUBHDUv
— Dariusz Joński MEP🇵🇱🇪🇺 (@Dariusz_Jonski) February 13, 2025
“The war in Ukraine has demonstrated the importance of rail transport — not only for passengers and evacuations but also for military logistics,” he added.
📷 Don’t miss the photo gallery from the international conference “A new era of European transport – challenges of the TEN-T policy” in #Łódź! ➡️https://t.co/4gG6iqXHzo
— Polish presidency of the Council of the EU (@POLAND25EU) February 13, 2025
Summing up the discussions, Klimczak, the Polish infrastructure minister, reiterated his country’s commitment to working with Ukraine and Lithuania to secure financing for projects that enhance connectivity across Europe.
#EUTransport is having a great time at the New Era of European Transport Conference in Łódź 🇵🇱, hosted by @POLAND25EU.
We’ve shared – and listened to – insights on the future development of the EU transport sector & how we can tackle challenges together.
Take a peek 👇#TEN_T pic.twitter.com/belwfjxdGk
— EU Transport (@Transport_EU) February 13, 2025
“Transport requires massive investment, and this transitional phase between the EU’s old and new financial frameworks is a critical moment,” Klimczak said.
“We cannot afford delays—our economies depend on stability,” he added.
🔍 Press release from the @MI_GOV_PL conference in #Łódź on the future of transport in Europe and the challenges of developing the Trans-European Transport Network ⤵️https://t.co/Ps91h9YQq4
— Polish presidency of the Council of the EU (@POLAND25EU) February 13, 2025
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