UNECE to accelerate harmonization for e-vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell retrofit systems
While the U.S. Administration promotes the return to combustion engines, the rest of the world shifts towards cleaner and more…
ECHA: Chemical highlights from March RAC and SEAC meetings
The ECHA Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) progressed their evaluation of the proposed restriction on…
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…
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…
EU Auditors on urban pollution: Cities still suffer from air and noise pollution
Urban pollution continues to be a major environmental threat to health in the EU, warns a report published today by…
EIB provides €16.5m for new public transport in war-torn cities of Ukraine
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced €16.5 million in EU-backed funding to renew urban public transport in Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Ivano-Frankivsk,…
EU Commission: December infringements – key decisions
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply…
Renewable Hydrogen Summit: Video message by President von der Leyen
"Under the Renewable Energy Directive, at least 42% of hydrogen used in industry, and 29% in transport, must be renewable…
Nordic Energy Research: Six recommendations for a green transport sector
Based on four years of strong interdisciplinary collaboration through the programme, Nordic Energy Research's experts across fields have now formulated six…
Highlights of next meeting of the EP Committee on Transport and Tourism
On the agenda: Decisions to enter into interinstitutional negotiations on driving licence, driving disqualification, maximum authorised dimensions and weights in traffic, railway capacity and European Maritime…
UN adopts a more robust method to detect particle emissions from diesel vehicles
The new procedure is performed using a particle counting instrument (PN-PTI), which provides a more accurate assessment of exhaust emissions…
EESC Conference on Affordable Energy: Turning civil society views into action
26/06/2024 This page is also available in: FR Brussels, Belgium The European Economic and Social...
UNECE: Qatar joins the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF)
Qatar's pledge marks the first commitment since the launch of the Road to Morocco High-Level Pledging Forum during the ITF…
G7 ministers recognize UNECE’s leader role on GHG transport emissions and connected vehicles
As transport has accounted for the majority of fossil fuel use for decades, the G7 transport ministers affirmed their intent…
EU and Moldova extend Road Transport Agreement until 31 December 2025
The Agreement aims at helping Moldova access world markets by facilitating transit through EU countries and also further developing its links…
EU and Switzerland adopt their mandates for negotiations on future relations
The Commission welcomes the Council's decision authorising the European Union to enter into negotiations with Switzerland on a broad package…
New UN regulation paves the way for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
UNECE’s Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles has adopted the draft of a new regulation that defines provisions for…
Autonomous vehicles: UNECE extends cybersecurity regulation to motorcycles and scooters
UNECE’s Working Party on Automated, Autonomous and Connected Vehicles decided to include motorcycles, scooters and electric bicycles with speed exceeding…
EU Energy Council: Main results of the meeting on 19 December 2023
The Council reached political agreements on proposals to extend the period of application of three emergency Council regulations, adopted in…
Conference on #ReskillEU – new jobs for energy and transport in Europe
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and DG Research & Innovation (DG RTD, European Commission) organise a one-day conference,…
EU Commission refers Spain to court over railway rule failures
The Commission takes the view that the rail regulatory framework in Spain is in breach of several provisions of the…
EU Commission: October infringement package – key decisions
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply…
Main results of the EU Energy Council on 17 October 2023
The Council agreed its position (general approach) on a proposal to amend the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). The aim of…
EU Parliament puts more traffic data in digital format
On Tuesday, MEPs approved a new law that asks more traffic data, such as speed limit or traffic restrictions, to…
EU Commission actively ensures full EU directive transposition
The Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States of measures…
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EU Commission September infringement package: key decisions
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply…
EU ministers sign the Barcelona Declaration to promote social and territorial cohesion
The Barcelona Declaration also addresses transport safety, and specifically road safety, with the inclusion of new measures to guarantee it. It also…
Presidency event: Informal ministerial meeting on transport, Barcelona, 22 September 2023
On 22 September, the informal ministerial meeting on Transport will take place in Barcelona. The meeting will be chaired by…
Informal meeting of EU transport ministers, 21-22 September 2023
Barcelona, 21-22 September 2023 Official Council meetings are organised by the Council of the EU...
Finland: Government supports EU Commission proposal to promote more efficient use of rail capacity
The Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on the use of…
EU-NATO Task Force: Final assessment report on strengthening resilience and protection
The EU and NATO have stepped up their cooperation with the launch of the EU-NATO Task Force on resilience of…
Main results: Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport), 1 June 2023
The presidency also informed ministers about the state of play of the transport components of the ‘Fit for 55’ package and other…
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World Bank to establish crisis facility for Ukraine and other countries affected by the war
Stockholm, 19 May 2023 The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved the recommendation to...
Connecting Europe: EU Commission signs high-level agreements with Western Balkans to improve transport links
Brussels, 16 May 2023 Today, the Commission signed high-level agreements with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro,...
CEF: EU Commission further integrates Moldova into EU Single Market
Brussels, 9 May 2023 Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean and Moldova’s Minister for Infrastructure and Regional...
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EU Commission: April Infringements package – key decisions
Brussels, 19 April 2023 Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions,...
Main results: Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy), 28 March 2023
Brussels, 28 March 2023 Gas and hydrogen package EU energy ministers agreed on the Council’s...
Agenda highlights: Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy), 28 March 2023
Brussels, 24 March 2023 Gas and hydrogen package Ministers will seek a general approach on the...
EIB and EU Commission sign agreement to boost private sector investments in Africa, Caribbean and Pacific countries
Brussels, 28 February 2023 Today, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission signed...
Stockholm: Informal Meeting of Energy and Transport Ministers, 27 – 28 February 2023
Brussels, 23 February 2023 On 27 and 28 February 2023, an informal meeting of EU...
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EU Commission – February infringements package
Brussels, 15 February 2023 Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions,...
EU January infringements: Mobility and Transport
Letter of formal notice and reasoned opinion Rail transport: Commission urges GERMANY and POLAND to fully transpose...
Poland: EIB supports the sustainable public transport in Krakow
17 January 2023 PDF download The EIB has signed an agreement with PPP Solutions Polska...
Russia: Putin’s telephone conversation with Iranian president Raisi
Moscow, 11 January 2023 Russian president Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of...
Main results of the Extraordinary Energy Council on 13 December 2022
Brussels, 13 December 2022 EU energy ministers discussed a proposal for a Council Regulation establishing...
Media advisory – Extraordinary Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy), 13 December 2022
Brussels, 12 December 2022 Indicative programme Chair: Jozef Síkela, Czech Minister for Industry and Trade...
EU Council adopts new legislation to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience across the Union
Brussels, 28 November 2022 The Council adopted legislation for a high common level of cybersecurity across...
CMTD(2022)2008 – 96th Railway Interoperability and Safety Committee Meeting
CMTD(2022)2008 | Committee Meeting | MOVE – Mobility and Transport | 22/11/2022 – 23/11/2022 96th Railway...