The European Underground and Tunnel Forum (EUTF) –Developments and Outlook

Abstract The European Underground and Tunnel Forum (EUTF) was formed in 2019, at the initiative of eight – and subsequently nine – Member Nations of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) who wanted to achieve a closer collaboration at a European level and address matters at stake for the tunnelling and underground space profession. After presenting the members of the Forum and its objectives, the paper describes the strategy, organization and actions undertaken since its formation. Some insights are provided on the perspective for future developments.