JOB VACANCY: Director Rhine-Alpine EGTC

The Interregional Alliance for the Rhine-Alpine Corridor EGTC is offering the position of the Director. The contract will start on 1 January 2026.

As Director you are the strategic and operational leader of the EGTC. You will:

• Represent and position the EGTC at the highest levels in the European landscape, from the European Commission to national ministries and infrastructure partners
• Drive strategic initiatives and build partnerships across the full extent of the North Sea-Rhine-Mediterranean Corridor
• Coordinate internal cooperation among the 26 members and encourage new membership
• Lead the Secretariat and ensure professional delivery of the work plan, strategic agenda, and funding activities
• This is a role for someone who combines vision with execution, diplomacy with drive, and who understands how to turn complex cooperation into real impact on the ground.

For more information and how to apply, please access the PDF file below: 

Ireland to become better connected to the European continent

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WEC Lines is introducing a new direct service between Dublin, Zeebrugge, Le Havre, and Montoir, aiming to meet growing demand for faster shipping times and reliable scheduling.

The service will operate weekly with a dedicated 612 TEU vessel, departing Zeebrugge on Thursdays and arriving in Dublin on Sundays. The new rotation will expand WEC Lines’ market presence on the Ireland route, complementing existing services to Portugal and Spain. Dublin will be served three times a week in the future, demonstrating WEC Lines’ commitment to Ireland.

The expansion also strengthens WEC Lines’ presence in France and Belgium, with two weekly calls at Le Havre and a fixed weekly service at Montoir. The new service via Zeebrugge offers easy port access, multimodal hinterland connections, short transit times to Ireland, and a valuable addition to the company’s network. WEC Lines’ complete control over the equipment used enables real-time tracking, quick operational decisions, and seamless handling, particularly for temperature-sensitive, food-grade, or dangerous goods.

German Transport Forum levies criticism at the 2026 budget plans

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The German Transport Forum (DVF) has expressed its disapproval of the German government’s 2026 budget plans, citing the significant increase from €7.5 billion to €33.6 billion compared to the 2024 budget and €3.2 billion compared to the 2025 draft.

However, the DVF also criticises the additional borrowing of €22.8 billion in the Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality (SVIK) and the Defence Budget, which will not benefit transport investments. The DVF calls for improvements in the transport sector, stating that the 2026 federal budget must be measured against criteria of additionality of investment, multi-year commitment, and planning security.

The DVF also believes that structural reforms are urgently needed to make infrastructure competitive again and prevent falling back into a financing hole when the special fund expires in 12 years.

The DVF is particularly concerned about the proposed decrease in transport investment in federal waterways and ports.

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