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Legal framework regarding TEN-T and CEF

CEF Transport can be considered as one of the (main) financing mechanisms for the realization and improvement of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

The TEN-T and its objectives are described in Regulation (EU) No. 1315/2013 (in Dutch)(opens in new window). This regulation determines the requirements that the network must meet. Member States are making efforts to implement the core network in accordance with those requirements by 2030. The extensive network must be completed by 2050. In December 2021, the European Commission published a proposal to revise the TEN-T regulation. Currently, negotiations are ongoing between the Council and the European Parliament (the so-called Trilogues) to reach a provisional agreement that is acceptable to both co-legislators. The aim is to adopt the new TEN-T Regulation by the end of 2023.

The CEF Regulation (EU) No. 2021/1153 (in Dutch)(opens in new window) describes CEF as a financing instrument for the transport, energy and digital sectors and replaces Regulation 1316/2013 which covered the previous European financing period. The regulation describes the eligible actions, the technical requirements and sets the maximum co-financing rates.

Within TEN-T, 9 corridors have been defined as an instrument to monitor progress and accelerate implementation.

Flanders belongs to the Rhine-Alpine Corridor(opens in new window), the North Sea-Baltic Corridor(opens in new window) and the North Sea-Mediterranean Corridor(opens in new window).

The entire TEN-T network can be consulted via TENtec (in Dutch)(opens in new window).

The focus is on large infrastructure projects, but also on innovation and making transport systems more efficient and intelligent. Preparatory studies, pilot projects and works are eligible.

More specific priorities are determined in the work program and further per call for funding.

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