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Steer2EU: Concluding workshop
4 Feb 2025 - 09:30 CET

Steer2EU: Concluding workshop

Brussels (hybrid) | IRU meetings | Invitation only

The final STEER2EU workshop will offer a unique platform for Member States and industry experts to exchange lessons learnt and best practices on integrating third-country drivers into the EU road transport sector.
As part of a European Commission study, the workshop will highlight key findings from IRU’s research on recruitment and the recognition of qualifications across Member States and beyond.

Join us for an insightful meeting on:

  • The latest driver shortage figures, as well as good practices and recommendations for employing third-country drivers
  • Legal requirements for obtaining a professional driver certification in selected third countries and potential gaps compared to EU rules
  • The ECMT quality charter 
  • The “Skilled driver mobility for Europe” project and insights from other sectors    

The STEER2EU study is funded by the European Commission. The sole responsibility of this publication lies with the author. The European Union is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

Agenda
  • 09:00 – 09:30 Registration
  • 09:30 – 10:00 Opening remarks and introduction by the European Commission and IRU
  • 10:00 – 10:50 Driver shortage update, Member States regulations and practices to recruit 3rd country drivers, good practices and recommendations 
  • 11:10 – 12:00 Experience from an EU authority and an EU company 
  • 13:00 – 14:00 Legal requirements to obtain professional driver certification in selected third countries and potential gaps compared to EU rules, ECMT quality charter experience 
  • 14:00 – 14:40 Presentation of “Skilled driver mobility for Europe” project and experience from other sectors 
  • 15:00 – 16.00 Concluding remarks panel

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