Media advisory – Informal video conference of transport ministers of 21 April 2026

Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Chaired by Alexis Vafeades, Cyprus Minister of Transport, Communications and Works +/- 08.40 Doorstep by Minister Vafeades (Europa building forum) 09.30 Informal videoconference Exchange of views on the impact of the recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East on the EU’s transport system and sector At the end of the meeting (+/- 11.30) - Press conference with Alexis Vafeades, Cyprus of Transport, Communications and Works, and Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism  in live streaming. Arrangement for the press conference The press conference will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the Justus Lipsius building press room. If you haven't registered for one of the previous Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council press events, please use the link below to do so and have the possibility to ask questions remotely. Deadline for registration: Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 10.30 Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline. Registration page Media accreditation for journalists View in browser   Press material Monday, 20 April 2026     ● Council of the EU   20/04/2026 11:47 | Media advisory | Media advisory – Informal video conference of transport ministers of 21 April 2026   Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Chaired by Alexis Vafeades, Cyprus Minister of Transport, Communications and Works +/- 08.40 Doorstep by Minister Vafeades (Europa building forum) 09.30 Informal videoconference Exchange of views on the impact of the recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East on the EU’s transport system and sector At the end of the meeting (+/- 11.30) - Press conference with Alexis Vafeades, Cyprus of Transport, Communications and Works, and Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism  in live streaming. Arrangement for the press conference The press conference will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the Justus Lipsius building press room. If you haven't registered for one of the previous Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council press events, please use the link below to do so and have the possibility to ask questions remotely. Deadline for registration: Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 10.30 Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline. Registration page Media accreditation for journalists   Visit the website Contacts Niels Timmermans +32 470 18 22 47 / +32 2 281 32 65 Discover more news about the EU on the Council’s Website   Follow us on:   You received this message because you signed up for our email alerts. Unsubscribe | Manage alerts | Legal notice | Copyright | Contact us Please do not reply to this email