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) 2024/1679(PDF file opens in new window). The Act replaces Regulation (EU) 1315/2013 and sets out the requirements for our infrastructure to ensure a coherent quality throughout the EU. The Trans-European Transport Network consists of three layers. The core network includes the most important connections between major cities and nodes, and must be completed by 2030. The extended core network needs to be completed ten years later, in 2040. The comprehensive network connects all regions of the EU to the core network and needs to be completed by 2050.
The CEF Regulation (EU) No. 2021/1153(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, nine European Transport Corridors have been defined as an instrument to monitor progress and accelerate implementation.
Flanders is located on the North Sea – Rhine – Mediterranean Corridor(opens in new window) and the North Sea - Baltic Corridor(opens in new window).
The entire TEN-T network can be consulted via TENtec(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 outlined in the CEF work programme 2021-2027 and in the call documents.
