The recent RNE General Assembly on 16 May 2024 in Riga was significantly influenced by extensive discussions focused on RNE projects and advancements in its working areas, particularly in the light of the ongoing developments regarding the draft Capacity Regulation.
Additionally, a notable highlight included the opening speech by Mr. Rinalds Pļavnieks, CEO of Latvian Railway.
![RNE General Assembly May 2024 Rinalds Plavnieks](https://rne.eu/wp-content/uploads/RNE-GA-5-24-Rinalds-Plavnieks-1-1024x576.jpg)
Furthermore, we express our gratitude to Kristian Schmidt from the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport at DG MOVE for his valuable contribution to the participants via video message:
“RNE is expected to play a crucial role as “Network Coordinator” under the future regulation on capacity management, and you need to prepare for that. […]
Because rail is vital to the European Green Deal, and because we urgently need to expand and improve the rail offer – for both passenger and freight.”
![RNE General Assembly May 2024 Kristian Schmidt](https://rne.eu/wp-content/uploads/RNE-GA-5-24-Kristian-Schmidt-1024x576.jpeg)
RNE extends its sincere thanks to all participants of the GA for the fruitful cooperation, and particularly to our host for the warm welcome in Riga.
![Riga by the statue of liberty](https://rne.eu/wp-content/uploads/Riga-1024x423.jpeg)
RNE Financial Report 2023
Moreover, RNE’s Financial Report 2023 was approved by the General Assembly at its meeting.
Please view and download the Financial Report, which also includes an introduction by the President and Secretary General, highlights of activities in all business areas, as well as the obligatory Financial Statement.
Images of the General Assembly May 2024
Here are some additional photos of the General Assembly meeting, offering further impressions of the event:
![RNE General Assembly May 2024 Oliver Sellnik](https://rne.eu/wp-content/uploads/RNE-GA-5-24-Oliver-Sellnick-1024x819.jpeg)
![RNE General Assembly May 2024 Elisabeth Hochhold speaking and other RNE speakers](https://rne.eu/wp-content/uploads/RNE-GA-5-24-Elisabeth-Hochhold-and-RNE-speakers-1024x768.jpeg)
![RNE General Assembly 2024 Meeting Room](https://rne.eu/wp-content/uploads/RNE-GA-5-24-Meeting-Room-1024x768.jpeg?ver=1715858620)
All photos of the General Assembly meeting were taken by Anastasiia Tehlivets from RNE Administration.