EU, transport, energy & environment analyst. Fmr 2 term MEP, co-founder LP Brussels, Chief Exec UK Transport in Europe, Fellow of CILT & RSA. Tweets are psnl.
Gutted @KentBSIS is to close. I have written to Executive and Council of @UniKent to ask for decision to be reviewed & reversed. You can't be the 'UK's European University' and Exit Brussels.
Gutted @KentBSIS is to close. I have written to Executive and Council of @UniKent to ask for decision to be reviewed & reversed. You can't be the 'UK's European University' and Exit Brussels.
Welcome to the latest #WattsUp! and #Transport & #Europe News & Views! 'During the course of the next twenty-four months there are important elections, but also unprecedented changes planned in policy and regulation'
@sweden2023eu
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Only 4 days to go until our next session: ‘Working Together to Drive Down International Transport Carbon Emissions’.
There is still time to become a member and join the discussion on 11 October ➡️ eu-ukforum.com/membership/"
Russian threat of invasion:
The emerging RUSSIA/CHINA alliance places a new dimension to this crisis and how the WEST responds.
This not just about Ukraine but a potential turning point in global stability.
LP Brussels condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine
Read our statement. We invite our fellow consultants and consultancies in Brussels to do the same.
#StandByUkrainelpbrussels.com/article/state…
In this week's #Transport & #Europe News & Views, we cover:
• Secretary of State for Transport Shapps responds to UKTiE and @railindustry letter
• G7 communique touches on importance of decarbonising transport sector
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In this week's #Transport & #Europe News & Views, we cover:
• Commissioner @AdinaValean announces Refuel Aviation & Fuel Maritime initiatives with 'fit for 55 package' in June
• Council approves mandate for Digital Green Certificate negotiations
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Today we are launching the #RailDecarb21 campaign, calling on this Government to set out long-term plans to decarbonise the UK rail network 🌍
To remove diesel-only trains by 2040 & reach #NetZero by 2050 requires urgent action. The #railindustry stands ready to deliver this. 👇
Is the @EU_Commission going ahead with Project Loi 130, their new HQ? They need a new approach, with more homeworking, less commuting & in line with their Bauhaus principles of sustainability, aesthetics and inclusiveness #NEB2021#NewEuropeanBauhaus@europe_creative
Moving forward together: Opportunities for UK–EU Transport after Brexit. 🚆 ✈️
We are delighted that Simon Argyle of @UKMisBrussels participated in an @EUUKForum session today, discussing the future of transport between the UK and the EU. 🇬🇧 🇪🇺
#EUUKFORUM
We're live now with @LutherBrussels, Simon Argyle - @UKMisBrussels & Kate Jennings - @railindustry discussing the future of transport between the EU & UK post Brexit. EU|UK Forum members are contributing to the discussion on our event platform & here using the hashtag #EUUKFORUM
The meeting highlighted key opportunities for future collaboration, including in areas of research and decarbonisation. 🔬 🌍 🌲
"We need to keep collaborating and our relationships are more important than ever" Kate Jennings @railindustry
"We need to keep collaborating and the relationships are more important than ever": Kate Jennings @railindustry speaking now at our event chaired by @MarkFWatts@UKTiEurope#EUUKForum
The UK is fully associated with Horizon Europe post Brexit - and for transport research there is spending available of €2 billion a year: Simon Argyle @UKMisBrussels at our event now moderated by @MarkFWatts@LutherBrussels@UKTiE#EUUKForum