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German car supplier allowed to resume Nexperia chip exports from China

Cristina Maza — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:36:11 +0000

Beijing recently announced it will exempt some chips from its export ban

French, German, Italian business groups demands further deregulation

Stefano Porciello — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:25:23 +0000

The new EU 2040 climate goal could trigger de-industrialisation, they argued

EU Cannot Allow Switzerland to Undermine the Free Movement of Goods and Sustainable Transport

Cristiana Sbaraini — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:19 +0000

Switzerland is undermining the sustainable movement of goods across Europe and not respecting the EU Switzerland Land Transport Agreement. The EU must defend the integrity of the Single Market and take action to avert a supply chain crisis.

Scientists warn against plan to promote biofuels at COP30

Stefano Porciello — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:58:37 +0000

Crop biofuels aren’t a climate solution: they are a costly detour, they wrote

Brussels committed to centralised ticketing in European rail plan

Stefano Porciello — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:04 +0000

The EU executive also wants to cut travel time and ensure train production stays in Europe

Commission eyes €500m auction to boost sustainable aviation fuels

Stefano Porciello — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:13:27 +0000

After a pilot auction, the mechanism could be set up for both jet and maritime fuels

INTERVIEW: Give up on hydrogen and you hand the technology to China, says BMW

Stefano Porciello — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:10 +0000

Jürgen Guldner, BMW’s hydrogen technology programme manager, tells Euractiv why he believes Europe shouldn’t give up on the technology just yet

INTERVIEW: Europe’s railways ready to resist EU ticketing overhaul

Stefano Porciello — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:44 +0000

Industry claims an EU digital ticketing plan could hand power to online giants, like in the hotel sector

Brussels rushes to complete Lisbon-Madrid ‘missing link’ in high-speed rail network

Stefano Porciello — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:20:10 +0000

The €1 billion EU-backed project is seen as key to connecting Iberia with France and Germany and shifting passengers from planes to trains

EU car production lines ‘days away’ from shutdown as China strangles chip supplies

Stefano Porciello — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:28:04 +0000

Chinese negotiators are expected for talks in Brussels this week

EU open to revise net-zero shipping deal after US sunk IMO talks

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:34:42 +0000

After the US torpedoed a global deal on green shipping, the EU scrambles to pick up the pieces

Global net-zero shipping deal set for overhaul during one-year delay

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:47:18 +0000

US objections and EU divisions stall progress at IMO

Woof justice: Flying dogs count as luggage, EU court rules

Robert Hodgson — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:42:44 +0000

Plaintiff unlikely to get the full €5,000 for mislaid mutt

Socialists eye support scheme to boost EU-made electric cars

Robert Hodgson — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:43 +0000

S&D leader says all Europeans should be able to afford a clean, made-in-Europe electric car

EXPLAINER: Fractious net-zero shipping talks kick off in London

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:47 +0000

Fights between governments, shipowners and NGOs supercharges final talks at the IMO

Brussels to back net-zero shipping deal despite Trump sanction threat

Robert Hodgson — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:34:43 +0000

Trump administration threatens 'sanctions on officials sponsoring activist-driven climate policies'

Berlin remains divided over petrol car ban, Merz promises to fight on in Brussels

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:25:16 +0000

'There must be no abrupt cut in 2035,' said Merz

Berlin fails to agree fate of petrol, diesel cars in overnight talks

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:05:34 +0000

Talks between the government, carmakers and unions in Berlin today could have major repercussions for EU policy

Brussels bows to carmaker pressure on Euro 7 standards

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:27:42 +0000

Leaked plans show Brussels seeking to cut testing costs in bid to boost EU carmakers’ competitiveness

EU appeals WTO ruling on Indonesia palm oil at defunct court

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:31:49 +0000

Palm oil, blamed by the EU for deforestation but vital to Indonesia’s economy, sits at the heart of the WTO dispute

Sleeper train revival shunted by Paris cuts

Victoria Becker — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:22:26 +0000

Austrian train operator ÖBB said on Monday it was going to stop its Vienna/Berlin-Paris night train connection from mid-December

Ryanair slashes winter seats in Spain over airport fees

Victoria Becker — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:32:46 +0000

The cuts were "due to excessive and uncompetitive airport fees", the Irish budget airline said

Belgium sees 62% increase in e-scooter accidents

Jeremias Lin — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:56:47 +0000

Numbers in all three Belgian regions went up but with a jump of 95% Wallonia takes first place

Why Europe’s Green Deal rail dream isn’t turning into reality

Miriam Saenz de Tejada — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:00:22 +0000

Once the poster child of sustainable transport and cross-border unity, Europe’s sprawling rail network is now under fire for falling short of expectations

Brussels sees uptick in public transport use, decline in car ownership

Victoria Becker — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:30:17 +0000

Brussels' residents make an average of 2.7 journeys a day, and walking is their favourite way of getting around.

Brussels puts brakes on Lime e-bikes and scooters

Victoria Becker — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:08:17 +0000

As of 3 July and after a long legal back-and-forth, Lime's bright green micromobility units can no longer be activated in the Belgian capital.

‘Don’t regulate without us’, shipping industry calls for realistic framework

Brian Maguire — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:51:14 +0000

Strategy design and delivery should be derived by policymakers, alongside financiers and logistics stakeholders, says Commissioner Tzitzikostas.

Union of Greek Shipowners special event ‘Shipping Anchors the EU’s Future’

Zoran Popovici — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:03 +0000

The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) hosted a special event titled "Shipping Anchors the EU's Future" as part of the European Shipping Summit in March. The event featured a keynote speech by UGS President Melina Travlos and focused on the vital role of shipping in securing Europe’s future.

Animal welfare advocates critical of ‘weak’ AGRI-TRAN draft report

Brian Maguire — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:16:45 +0000

Cross-border travel time, space and temperature inside trucks, are issues neglected in the draft report say animal advocates.

Lawmaking on the hoof?

Amanda Rosa Juan Webb — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:55 +0000

The transport proposal requires radical thinking and ambition from co-legislators. We should not let them off the hook.

Concessions to carmakers could ‘kill’ 2025 CO2 cap

Jasper Steinlein — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:05:56 +0000

Caremakers were "fully capable" of meeting the EU targets as they are, Transport & Environment insists.

Germany’s €59 rail ticket hangs in the balance

Jasper Steinlein — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:20:39 +0000

The German conservatives have yet to make up their mind on the future of the ticket beyond 2025.

Decarbonising EU transport needs new innovation and incentives, says World Bank

Brian Maguire — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:26:18 +0000

Reallocating road space improves mobility and liveability, but success hinges on seamless multimodal integration.

Amid Stellantis jitters and a secular crisis, the French automotive industry is fearing for its survival

Sarah N TSIA — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:44:11 +0000

The French automotive industry is in crisis, weakened by a sluggish economy, competition from China and the transition to electric vehicles initiated by the European Commission. As a result, redundancy plans are on the increase.

Combined technology and regulation push required for EU cities to achieve net zero, says new study

Brian Maguire — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:11:35 +0000

Death threats but no silver bullets. Net zero has become a battleground in some European cities as the quest for smart, clean mobility advances.

Europe needs 35 thousand public megawatt chargers for electric trucks by 2030, says industry

Brian Maguire — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:06:53 +0000

Trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles must reduce their CO₂ emissions by 45% by 2030. But can this ambition be matched with a realistic business case?

Road haulage issues need urgent national solutions, says Latvian MEP Zile

Brian Maguire — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:52:45 +0000

Latvian MEP Robert Zile says the road haulage sector needs to attract young workers to solve Europe’s chronic driver shortage. EU transport companies are experiencing driver shortages, with a current Europe-wide shortage of 500,000 drivers.

EU needs 500,000 drivers urgently, truck and coach companies ask MEPs for solutions

Brian Maguire — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:29:39 +0000

The commercial road sector is trying to find drivers across Europe, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult. This week they asked the European Parliament for solutions.

Kazakhstan’s transport renaissance paving the way for global trade connectivity

Ian Teunissen Van Manen — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:38:57 +0000

Kazakhstan is evolving its role as a strategic transport hub amid shifting global trade and geopolitical dynamics, further developing infrastructure along key trade routes.

Creating a Single European Rail Area – we have the vision, now it’s about implementation, says Travaini

Brian Maguire — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:40:26 +0000

InnoTrans 2024, Europe’s leading trade fair for transport technology, was held in Berlin at the end of September. Euractiv spoke with Giorgio Travaini, Executive Director of EU-Rail, about his goal of creating a Single European Rail Area.

Bulgaria mulls nationalising TIR parking lots to tackle border transport chaos

Daniel Eck — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:32:00 +0000

The Bulgarian government is considering the possibility of taking control of currently privately owned parking areas where heavy lorries have to park and pay a fee before crossing the border.

EU biodiesel industry may not survive 2024 if left unprotected from Chinese unfair imports

Elena Kehl — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:00:24 +0000

As a frontrunner in climate ambitions, the EU cannot allow the demand for biodiesel to be met by unfair and possibly fraudulent imports from China. Immediate registration of imports is critical, before it is too late.

Ambitious EU seeks to improve Middle Corridor trade route, secure position in Central Asia

Brian Maguire — Tue, 07 May 2024 22:53:17 +0000

Despite growing interest in the European Union for the advancement of the Middle Corridor, the bloc has much more to do in developing this trade route and securing its position in Central Asia.

EU cycling policy takes off its training wheels

Community Team — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:30:48 +0000

Euractiv's Transport Brief brings you the latest on the transport sector in Europe. This week, a successful time for cycling policy, but challenges remain for implementation.

EU transport ministers discuss ‘problem child’ of green transition

Jonathan Packroff — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:20:25 +0000

As EU transport ministers gather for an informal meeting in Brussels on Wednesday (3 April), the sector remains the "problem child" of the bloc's climate efforts and could account for 44% of all greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, according to latest projections.

EU Parliament adopts stand on revisions to driving licence directive

Olivia Gyapong — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:55:20 +0000

The European Parliament adopted its stand on the revision of the driving licence directive on Tuesday (27 February), endorsing the idea of allowing drivers to perform self-assessments for licence renewals and allowing 17-year-olds to drive with supervision.

Summer strikes disrupt Europe’s travel

Evi Kiorri — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:35:10 +0000

In the last episode before the summer break, EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the summer strikes across the continent. As Europe enters the summer season, a wave of transport strikes is causing significant disruptions to travel across the continent. Employees from various sectors, including air traffic controllers, security staff, cabin crews, and train […]

Year of Skills shows rail’s future is tied to Europe’s destiny

Lorena Stile — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:51 +0000

If Europe’s Green Deal, future growth and digital capabilities hinge on the future of rail, the European Year of Skills must prioritise the industry’s needs.

Germany veers off from 2030 climate goal

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:49:37 +0000

The German government faces a CO2 gap of 200 million tonne to reach its 2030 climate target, largely due to a lack of action in the transport sector.

French hydrogen industry worried about national strategy update

Paul Messad — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:39:16 +0000

France's national hydrogen strategy update, due at the end of June, is set to focus on industrial decarbonisation, but the move risks destabilising the budding sector, the country's leading hydrogen lobby group warned on Wednesday (31 May).

Germany’s transport targets sacrificed to save faltering coalition

Jonathan Packroff — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:48:52 +0000

Receive the Transport Brief in your inbox by subscribing here. Over the last weeks and months, the German government has been rattled by conflicts. Be it on internal combustion engines, gas and oil boilers for home heating, or a general speed limit on German highways, all conflicts follow a similar narrative structure. While the Greens, […]

While ambitious, the European Commission’s decarbonization plan for HDVs falls short since it does not include a role for biodiesel

Elena Kehl — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:11 +0000

The recent European Commission proposal for new CO2 standards for trucks, trailers, and buses, significantly tightens previous emissions limits, while leaving the door open for some Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) vehicles. However, the proposal fails to consider the meaningful contribution of renewable biofuels like biodiesel.

Affordable and sustainable mobility is crucial for consumers

Elena Kehl — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:00:52 +0000

Consumers, especially the most vulnerable, risk facing the brunt of the green transition. The FIA discusses the aspects of how consumers can be affected, and where the EU and mobility stakeholders could step in.

Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Trucks and Electrified Trucks: Allies not Enemies

Elena Kehl — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:25 +0000

Tackling climate change is the most critical challenge for industry and policymakers alike. The 2030 objectives that the European Commission has set out are ambitious, but certainly necessary, and all the actors in the road transport sector will have to collaborate to address this challenge.

What is the reality of CO2 emissions in cars?

Elena Kehl — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:00:41 +0000

The current regulations seem to point towards a full-electric future but what is the reality of CO₂ in cars? Is there a zero-emission technology? Is electrification the only option to make mobility climate-neutral? Are there other solutions able to reduce emissions immediately?

Let biodiesel accelerate the decarbonisation of transport

Elena Kehl — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:00:08 +0000

European produced biodiesel is an available, local and ready-to-use renewable fuel that can decarbonise the EU’s heavy duty vehicles fleet. Political and regulatory obstacles currently hinder its contribution.

Transport Research Arena 2022: A conference and exhibition on European research and innovation to drive efficient and green mobility

Laura Junasová — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:00:10 +0000

Commission presents the European Transport Research Arena (TRA) conference and exhibition where national and EU research and innovations will be discussed and showcased, supporting the EU transport policy for a green and digital transition.

CITA stands for safe and clean road transport!

jacquesvermeer — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:00:41 +0000

In the international vehicle compliance scene, CITA is the impartial partner committed to enable safe and clean vehicle programs and policies.

Ryanair to end ultra low fares on high fuel cost: boss

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:50:05 +0000

Ryanair, famed for its no-frills approach to flying, will not be offering rock-bottom fares for several years in the wake of soaring fuel costs, chief executive Michael O'Leary said Thursday (11 August).

“We don’t want to sell cars, we want to sell services and represent 20% of Renault’s turnover by 2030”

annak — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:00:20 +0000

On the eve of its 125th anniversary, Renault is determined to disrupt the global mobility industry through its newest brand Mobilize. “We don’t want to sell cars, we want to sell services” boldly says Mobilize CEO, Clotilde Delbos.

The road ahead to be Fit for 55

Laura Junasová — Wed, 25 May 2022 10:00:29 +0000

The timely deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure across the EU, and smart taxation and charges, which encourage operators to decarbonise, are paramount for successfully decarbonising road transport. Raluca Marian is the Director EU Advocacy and General Delegate of IRU’s Permanent Delegation to the European Union. Collective passenger transport is a decarbonisation tool in its own […]

What the Ukrainian economy needs now

Janos Allenbach-Ammann — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:14:50 +0000

In an interview with EURACTIV, the Ukrainian Business and Trade Association (UBTA) argued for support to its agricultural industry, help with transport infrastructure and a Marshall plan for after the war.

The EU needs legislation on access to in-vehicle data

timk — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:00:31 +0000

Digitalisation has the potential to revolutionize the way we use, maintain, repair, and insure cars; the existing sector-specific legislation needs some overhaul to keep allowing consumers to control and manage data flows that they generate while using their vehicles.

Kazakhstan ambassador: 2021 has been a ‘special year’ in Kazakh-EU relations

Georgi Gotev — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:03:54 +0000

In an exclusive interview, Margulan Baimukhan, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the EU, discussed tensions between major geopolitical players, Central Asian cooperation, and his country's traditions in promoting international understanding.

Environmentalists take Portuguese government to court again over new Lisbon airport

Sarantis Michalopoulos — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 04:57:35 +0000

The Lisbon airport project is headed to court again after eight environmental organisations said they consider the strategic environmental assessment, which does not allow for alternatives, to be illegal.

Ask For The Road: Neste on How Fit-for-55 Can Offer Clear Directions

timk — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:00:06 +0000

There is an old proverb that says “those who ask for the road don’t get lost.” That may be so, but passenger traffic is predicted to exceed 80,000 billion kilometres globally by 2030. That’s a lot of road: and a lot of emissions. New priorities will have to shape tomorrow’s mobility.

Underlying analysis for EU legislation – Do climate models support the Commission’s policy choices?

Bogna Wiech — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:30:59 +0000

Rewatch this EURACTIV Virtual Conference to find out about the Commission's Impact Assessment for the transport sector in the latest climate package. If modelling data is seen to contradict real world data, what are the consequences? And who is responsible for ensuring that modelling assumptions evolve with real-world data, technology advances and the actual provisions of EU laws?

CEDR Research Call 2021 is open for bids!

Elena Kehl — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:55 +0000

CEDR Call 2021 is open as of 28 September 2021 with two research programmes: Climate Change Resilience and Remote Condition Monitoring of Physical Road Assets. A public briefing session will be held on 09 November 2021 at 10:30 - 12:00 CET.

The State of the Union speech explained by EURACTIV

Evi Kiorri — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:36:33 +0000

This week our Beyond the Byline podcast is coming to you with a special episode focusing on the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s annual State of the Union speech. The president addressed the key issues on the EU agenda, and announced new measures, programmes, and plans. To break down the most important components […]

Highlights of the Hydrogen4EU virtual event “Charting pathways to enable net zero – What role for hydrogen?”

Marlene Stocker — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:00:36 +0000

During the event interesting conversations took place around the Hydrogen4EU report, which charts pathways for low-carbon and renewable hydrogen to contribute to the EU’s goal of net zero GHG emissions by 2050. The keynote speaker was Adina Valean and the panel included: Peter Handley, Cristian Busoi, Dawn Summers, Johannes Trüby, Noe Van Hulst.

Macron orders bike check U-turn to placate weary French

Georgi Gotev — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:50:31 +0000

France's transport ministry hit the brakes on an order for the nation's army of motorbikers to get their machines tested every two years, after President Emmanuel Macron got wind of the plan.

Europe could save €2 trillion by 2050 with low-carbon hydrogen, says report

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:30:27 +0000

A new report by Deloitte says massive cost savings can be achieved on the way towards climate neutrality if gas is given a more prominent role.

Eco-score makes its entry in EU’s front-of-pack labelling debate

Magdalena Pistorius — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:25:48 +0000

The European Commission registered on Wednesday (30 June) a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) calling for a "European eco-score" to inform consumers about the ecological impact of different products amid growing support for such a move in France. EURACTIV France reports.

What will be the cost of including transport and buildings in the EU ETS?

jacquesvermeer — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:12:19 +0000

The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) has proven to be an effective tool in driving emissions reductions. Installations covered by the ETS reduced emissions by about 35% between 2005 and 2019.

Spying on Germans and avoiding Belarusian airspace

Evi Kiorri — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:50:58 +0000

This week our podcast takes us to Berlin, where a spying deal between Denmark and the US is shaking German politics ahead of elections in September. To find out more we spoke with Oliver Noyan and Niko Krumayer from EURACTIV Germany. Back in Brussels we are talking about what the EU ban on airlines entering […]

Von der Leyen’s ETS extension to buildings and transport would do more harm than good

Kira Taylor — Tue, 25 May 2021 09:24:29 +0000

As European leaders meet today to discuss the share of emissions reductions across Europe, they must focus on how to do this effectively and avoid the possible repercussions of expanding the emissions trading scheme, writes Marcin Korolec.

France hops on night train craze, reopens Paris-Nice line

Clara Bauer-Babef — Fri, 21 May 2021 05:23:36 +0000

The Paris-Nice night train - which is both cheaper and more environmentally friendly than the conventional train - reopened on Thursday with French Prime Minister Jean Castex on board. EURACTIV France reports.

The EverGiven effect and the ‘controlled vote’ in Bulgaria

Evi Kiorri — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:30:14 +0000

This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the EverGiven cargo ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal for nearly one week, the impact this had on transport and the economy before it was freed on Monday.

Vaccine ‘travel pass’ and French trial over data protection risks

Evi Kiorri — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:49:57 +0000

This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the proposed vaccine “travel pass” and the controversy around it. EU countries whose economies depend on tourism seem to be eager to adopt the proposed solution, while others are more skeptical about it. To shed some light on these concerns, we are joined by EURACTIV’S […]

The transition to sustainable and smart mobility: How do we get there?

Evi Kiorri — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 09:04:45 +0000

In February 2020, European Commissioner for Transport Valean gave her first insight into the Commission’s reflections on the future of transport and mobility. She welcomed the European Parliament’s choice to put sustainability at the centre of the debate as it perfectly mirrors EC President Von der Leyen’s political guidelines driven by the ambition of the […]

Reducing EU transport emissions: Can C-V2X deployment play a significant role?

Evi Kiorri — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:46:05 +0000

Transport and mobility play a vital role in the everyday lives of people and businesses. European transport policy is designed to meet their needs as well as to address climate change and reap the benefits of digitisation. The European Commission is currently working on a comprehensive Strategy for a Sustainable and Smart Mobility as part […]

EU, Switzerland to link emissions trading platforms from September

Beatriz Rios — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:19:48 +0000

A planned link-up of the EU and Swiss carbon markets will be operational from September, the European Commission said, giving companies a broader pool of potential partners with which to trade emissions permits.

From Brussels to Malaga: traveling in times of pandemic

Beatriz Rios — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 05:15:59 +0000

As the summer kicks in and EU countries have been easing travel restriction, I decided to experience what it is like to travel during a pandemic by flying from Brussels to Malaga (Spain).

Number of German cities with poor air quality more than halved in 2019

Florence Schulz — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:06:34 +0000

Air quality in Germany is getting better. Last year, only 25 instead of 57 cities exceeded the limit values for nitrogen dioxide. However, experts are warning this is based on short-term effects and suggest now is the time to rethink transport. EURACTIV Germany reports.

German government concludes ‘freight transport pact’ to ensure food supply

Florence Schulz — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00:53 +0000

The German logistics industry and the food trade are taking joint measures to ensure food safety. However, problems still exist with seasonal workers need to work in the fields. EURACTIV Germany reports.

Europe’s agricultural sector struggles to reduce emissions

Cécile Barbière — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:02:45 +0000

Europe's agricultural sector has barely managed to reduce its emissions since 2018, according to a report by the European Environment Agency published on Tuesday (10 March). EURACTIV France reports.

The French MEP bashing football clubs over their flying habit

Beatriz Rios — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 07:31:25 +0000

Green MEP Karima Delli has lashed out at football clubs for their contribution to climate change as big teams prefer flying for short distances instead of using alternative, more sustainable modes of transport.

German futurologist: Transition to sustainable mobility needs state intervention

Florence Schulz — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:41:12 +0000

In an interview with EURACTIV's partner Wirtschaftswoche, Futurology and Transport Design Professor, Stephan Rammler, predicts the year 2019 may have been a historical turning point for the transport industry.

Thousands of car protesters block Frankfurt Motor Show with bikes

Sandra Moro — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 14:42:54 +0000

Thousands of protesters took advantage of this year's international motor show in Frankfurt to call for a "transport revolution" - by parking their bikes. EURACTIV's partner Ouest-France reports.

Brussels transport gets overhaul, courtesy of teenagers

Beatriz Rios — Thu, 16 May 2019 14:22:30 +0000

Brussels is well known for its chocolate, its variety of beers, its art-deco buildings… and its traffic jams. High school students from all around Europe have now presented their proposals to make the town's mobility system more sustainable, thanks to the Sci-tech challenge.

China defends rejigged ‘Belt and Road’ initiative against EU criticism

Beatriz Rios — Tue, 07 May 2019 06:13:01 +0000

“The 'Belt and Road' cooperation is entering into a new stage,” the Chinese ambassador to the EU Zhang Ming promised on Monday (6 May), questioning the EU's reluctance to join China's massive infrastructure programme.

Striking fuel-tanker drivers put Portugal at risk of energy crisis

Georgi Gotev — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:30:07 +0000

Fuel-tanker drivers in Portugal threatened a new strike within a week if a deal is not reached over their demands for better pay and conditions, their union said on Monday (29 April).

Finland raises concerns in 5G vs WiFi connected vehicle debate

Samuel Stolton — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 06:44:00 +0000

Finland has hit out at European Commission plans to develop cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS), saying the measures are "not technically neutral," according to a letter obtained by EURACTIV.

German transport commission feels the pressure

Claire Stam — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:35:46 +0000

EU Commission department for mobility and transport (DG MOVE) presented its progress report this week but critics see the proposals as insufficiently ambitious. Hardly surprising when the Working Group responsible was under serious pressure, said an attendant. EURACTIV Germany reports.

Karima Delli MEP: ‘Hard Brexit would be a disaster for transport’

Méline Gadji — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:07:54 +0000

European Parliament transport committee chair Karima Delli has warned about the “disastrous” consequences of a hard Brexit, especially on the transport sector. EURACTIV France’s partner La Tribune reports.

Europe can lead the way in driverless vehicles, MEPs say

Samuel Stolton — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:57:26 +0000

The EU should take steps to accelerate the process of putting self-driving vehicles onto Europe's roads to avoid being left behind China and the US, MEPs in the European Parliament’s transport committee said during a debate on Wednesday (29 August).

Modern diesels: part of the solution

Sonia Moregola — Thu, 24 May 2018 05:30:35 +0000

Motor vehicles’ undesirable tailpipe emissions are pollutants which impact ambient air quality and are harmful to human health, as well as greenhouse gas (CO₂) emissions, which impact climate change.

Eighteen-year-olds must pass quiz on European culture to receive free travel tickets

Catherine Stupp — Fri, 04 May 2018 05:58:11 +0000

Eighteen-year-olds will need to pass a six-question quiz about European history and culture to receive free Interrail train or plane tickets, as part of a €700 million project that’s set to start next month.

EU hopes to avoid 1,500 deaths per year with eCall system

Freya Kirk — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:56:47 +0000

From 31 March, all new cars will have to be equipped with the new European eCall device, which automatically calls 112 in the event of a serious traffic accident

Tech neutrality: A golden guiding principle for the car industry

Sonia Moregola — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 06:30:07 +0000

Technology neutrality supports European leadership in the automotive sector and it is important that it continues to be the guiding principle for EU legislation, writes Sigrid de Vries.