Driving disqualifications: EU Council and Parliament reach provisional deal
A provisional political agreement reached today by the EU Council and European Parliament will ensure that serious road traffic offenders…
CER Ticketing Roadmap: Rail sector gears up for seamless ticketing
This roadmap outlines the rail sector’s vision for ticketing and distribution by 2025 and 2030, aiming to enhance the passenger…
Driving licences: EU Commission welcomes provisional agreement on modernised rules
The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on its initiative to…
Raw materials in Europe: EU Commission selects 47 strategic projects to diversify access
Brussels, 25 March 2025 The Commission has adopted, for the first time, a list of...
Road safety: EU lawmakers reach deal on modern EU driving licence rules
EU Parliament and EU Council negotiators agreed new driving licence rules, introducing a mobile licence, a probation period for new…
EU Commission: Road fatalities drop in 2024, yet progress remains slow
The European Commission is publishing preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2024. Around 19,800 people were killed in road crashes in the EU…
Maritime Security in the Mediterranean: Speech by EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica
"Our priority is the New Pact for the Mediterranean. The aim is to boost the cooperation between the European Union and our partner…
EU Commission clears creation of joint venture by Minmetals, Meiwa and Toyota
The EU Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture by subsidiaries of China Minmetals Corporation, Meiwa (Shanghai) Corporation,…
OECD publishes its Environmental Performance Review of Sweden 2025
In this 4th Environmental Performance Review of Sweden, the OECD provides an evidence-based assessment of the country's progress towards its…
Eurelectric EVision 2025: Opening Speech by EU Commissioner Tzitzikostas
"Sufficient recharging infrastructure is equally important. The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation sets clear targets, and we are already seeing results.…
EU Commission adopts decision on Schiphol Airport noise reduction plan
The EU Commission adopted a decision assessing the Netherlands' plan to introduce measures at Schiphol Airport reducing noise for local residents.…
EU Automotive Action Plan: Reactions by EU politicians
Brussels, 5 March 2025 ECR Group finds Automotive Action Plan a half-hearted solution MEPs from...
EU Automotive Action Plan: Reactions by stakeholders ACEA, T&E, and BDI
The European automotive industry acknowledges the European Commission’s Action Plan as a pragmatic response to global market turmoil but warns…
European automotive industry: EU Commission wants to boost global competitiveness
The European Commission presents concrete actions that will ensure a robust and sustainable automotive sector and help unleash its innovative…
IEA Commentary: The battery industry has entered a new phase
The global battery market is surging as demand soars and prices fall. In 2024, electric car sales jumped 25% to…
EU Commission welcomes ICAO agreement on aircraft fuel standards and noise levels
The European Commission welcomes a landmark decision by ICAO’s Committee for Aviation Environmental Protection. The agreement sets binding standards to…
Future of the Automotive Industry: Reactions by politicians and stakeholders
European automakers and suppliers acknowledge the progress of the Strategic Dialogue but stress the urgency of safeguarding competitiveness. Meanwhile, transport…
Future of the Automotive Industry: Press statement by President von der Leyen
"There is a clear demand for more flexibility on CO2 targets. The key principle here is balance. On the one…
Zero Pollution Monitoring and Clean Air Outlook: Remarks by EU Commissioner Roswall
"Exposure to some chemicals has decreased, which is, of course, positive. However, sometimes those substances are replaced by alternatives that…
EU Commission and EEA call for stronger action to meet 2030 Zero-Pollution targets
The European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) have released the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook reports. The…
Sustainable aviation fuels: Industry is on track to meet the EU targets
The EU Commission has today published a report assessing the development of the sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) market in the…
Antitrust rules: EU Commission launches public consultation on motor vehicle sector
The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to express their views on the functioning of the…
A++ transatlantic joint venture: EU Commission closes proceedings against Lufthansa
The European Commission has decided to close its interim measures antitrust proceedings against Lufthansa, concluding that the conditions required under…
EASA publishes briefing note on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) prices in the EU
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2024 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides…
Future of the Automotive Industry: EU Commission updates Strategic Dialogue meetings
Yesterday, Commissioner ApostolosTzitzikostas hosted a high-level roundtable as part of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry,…
Automotive value chain: EU car makers and suppliers met with Commissioner Séjourné
European auto makers and suppliers today met with Commissioner Séjourné to discuss what’s needed to reinforce the entire automotive value…
Transport Committee MEPs scrutinise key 2025 EU transport initiatives
More funds for military mobility, EU’s automotive industry and rail, were some of the Transport Committee MEPs demands addressed to…
Europe’s auto makers and suppliers call on EU to create a better R&D environment
For well over a century, European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers have been technological pioneers. But burdensome red tape is…
Clean Industrial Deal: Speech by EU Commissioner Tzitzikostas at a T&E event
"Investment is essential if we are to accelerate the adoption of cleaner fuels. The regulatory framework—supported by ReFuelEU Aviation, FuelEU…
EU Railway Award: EU Commissioner Tzitzikostas on the renaissance of rail
"By 2025, we will present our proposal for a European high-speed rail network. This will build on past achievements, address…
UNECE advances international cooperation on sustainable and resilient inland transport
Looking to 2030 and beyond – and recognizing the need for scaled-up action in response to climate change, technological advancements,…
Strategic Dialogue meeting: Auto sector raises alarm on infrastructure and tech options
At the first Strategic Dialogue meeting tackling decarbonisation, automakers and suppliers call for feasible solutions to meet climate-neutral goals as…
UNECE’s Inland Transport Committee set to shape the future of transport beyond 2030
Since 1947 UNECE’s Inland Transport Committee (ITC) has provided an intergovernmental forum where UN Member States come together to help…
EU Commission clears creation of joint venture by Nissan and Mitsubishi
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by Nissan Motor Co.…
Eurostat: Renewable energy use in transport sees modest growth
Luxembourg, 7 February 2025 In 2023, the share of renewable energy sources in transport reached...
Destination Europe Summit: Speech by EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas
"Tourism is a powerhouse for economic growth, job creation, and social development. Transport and tourism have a direct, daily impact…
Fit-for-55 mitigation: Aviation associations BDL and FNAM hand over report to EU Commission
The associations of the German and French aviation industry, BDL and FNAM, presented a report to the EU Commission that…
Alternative fuels: EU offers €422m in funding of zero-emission mobility
Learn more about the projects selected under the 2024-2025 Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF),…
EU maritime transport: Progress made while sustainability challenges persist
Europe’s maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability but will need to increase its efforts over the coming years…
France: EU Commission approves €48m for Envision AESC’s EV battery production
The EU Commission approved a €48 million French measure to support Envision AESC France in setting-up a new factory for the…
ACEA after launch of Strategic Automotive Dialogue: EU vehicle manufacturers support urgent action
Several CEOs of light- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers participated today in a kick-off meeting hosted by European Commission President Ursula…
Delphi Forum on the Mediterranean: Speech by EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas
"Transport is a vital contributor to competitiveness. In Europe, we have 1.4 million companies active in transport and storage—over 99%…
Future of the Automotive Industry: President von der Leyen launches strategic dialogue and action plan
Today, the EU Commission has convened key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders for the launch of the Strategic…
Infrastructure investments: Royal Schiphol Group signs EIB loan agreement
Royal Schiphol Group and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have entered into a loan agreement to the value of EUR…
Transport MEPs back the EU-Bangladesh aviation agreement
The EU Parliament’s committee on transport and tourism gave a green light to EU-Bangladesh air services agreement on Wednesday, providing…
Future of the European Automotive Industry: Strategic Dialogue to start on 30 January
The European Commission is launching a Strategic Dialogue with the European automotive industry, social partners and other key stakeholders on…
Negotiators conclude modernised EU Global Agreement with Mexico
The European Union and Mexico have concluded their political negotiations to modernise the bilateral Global Agreement, following the political engagement of…
Spain: EIB and Adif sign €350m loan to improve railway infrastructure
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Adif AV have signed a €350 million loan to invest in conventional and high-speed railway…
European Green Capital and Green Leaf: EU Commission launches 2027 call
The EU Commission has launched a call for European cities committed to sustainability. They can apply for the 2027 edition of the European…