AUTHORS: Ian Skinner-Malcolm Fergusson-Jiri Dusik (REC)-Simona Suclova (REC)-Olivia Bina-Julia Ruesch-Peter Hjerp

This document is the final report of a study on the Background for the Integration of Environmental Concerns into Transport Policy in the Accession Candidate Countries. The aim of this report is to provide DG Environment with a background to transport and environmental integration in the accession countries of CEE. More specifically, it outlines the likely consequences of enlargement for transport policy both in the accession states and for EU Member States. It concludes by offering some conclusions and recommendations on ways forward for the incorporation of accession countries into the work of the JEG.