Yesterday, the European Parliament in Brussels hosted the BPO Lunch Debate – an annual meeting bringing together representatives of Baltic ports and EU institutions.

We were once again honored to have Merja Kyllönen, Member of the European Parliament and member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), as the host of this important event.

The debate aimed to highlight the challenges that #Baltic ports are currently facing – or will be facing in the near future – and to foster dialogue between the ports and #EU decision-makers. Key topics discussed included the EU Port Strategy, port investments, and financing opportunities.

A big thank you to all participants for such a constructive and inspiring exchange. We look forward to continuing this vital dialogue for the future of our region’s ports.

Special thanks to:

Merja Kyllönen, Member of the European Parliament and member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)
Fotini Ioannidou, Director of Waterborne Transport in the Directorate General for Mobility and Transport
Martin Seidel, Advisor to The European Coordinator for the European Maritime Space
Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General, ESPO (European Sea Ports Organisation)
Helena Taimisto, Head of MEP Cabinet (APA)
Jan Steinkohl, Adviser of the North Sea-Baltic European Coordinator
Anaëlle Boudry, Senior Policy Advisor, EUROPEAN COMMUNITY SHIPOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS
European Parliament
European Commission