The G7 Transport Ministers’ meeting is coming. It will address major challenges to mobility and global connectivity

The meeting will take place in Milan from 11 to 13 April.

08/04/2024

The Ministerial meeting in Milan will be an opportunity to take stock of how the G7 countries intend to face the challenges of the future of mobility in an era of increasing instability.

It will do so by drawing attention to the need to strengthen the transport systems against future shocks: from artificial intelligence to growing geopolitical tensions, passing through the challenges of climate change or cyberattacks. On the other hand, by envisaging initiatives and solutions to promote more modern, efficient and sustainable infrastructure.

Infrastructures and transport are the backbone of global connectivity, ensuring the free movement of people, goods and services, and generating positive spillovers through societies and economic development. Transport Ministers are increasingly called upon to give immediate and concrete answers to the quest for mobility in a scenario characterized by growing instability and exogenous shocks that put global connectivity at risk. Geopolitical tensions, climate change and the transformations produced by digitalisation and artificial intelligence require a new commitment from G7 Transport Ministers, in light of the impact on economy and society, in particular for the most vulnerable, and in the relationship with the so-called “Global South”.

These and other challenges for mobility and connectivity will be the focus of the discussion between Ministers. The aim is to enhance coordination and increase the level of preparedness and response in the event of extreme and unforeseen events, ensuring the continuity of transport systems and the right to individual and collective mobility, a pillar of democratic and liberal societies.