UITP - ETF: Joint Recommendations on the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034
Summary
The European Social Partners in the Urban Public Transport sector, representing operators and workers across all EU Member States, welcome the European Commission’s commitment to modernise the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034. However, they stress that this ambition must be matched by a clear prioritisation of local public transport.
Despite its strategic importance, urban, suburban and regional mobility remain insufficiently recognised in current proposals.
The European Social Partners therefore call for dedicated funding envelopes across key EU instruments, including the National and Regional Partnership Plans, the European Competitiveness Fund, and the Connecting Europe Facility.
With nearly 60 billion passenger journeys each year and rising demand, public transport keeps our cities moving while delivering strong economic returns: every euro invested generates 4 euros, supporting around 2 million local jobs and boosting competitiveness, resilience, and the green and just transition.
Julieta De Micheo Carrillo De Albornoz, Chair of the European Social Dialogue Committee & Business Management & Human Resources Committee at UITP
Julieta De Micheo Carrillo De Albornoz, Chair of the European Social Dialogue Committee & Business Management & Human Resources Committee at UITP
