Mobility and transport

The European Commission has adopted a Regulation putting in place a Flight Emissions Label (FEL) that offers a clear and trustworthy methodology for calculating flight emissions. Airlines operating flights within the EU or departing from the EU will be able to voluntarily join this label, which will be fully operational as of July 2025. By the beginning of next summer, passengers will have the option to view and compare the estimated greenhouse gas emissions from their flight, enabling them to make more informed purchasing decisions.

The European Commission welcomes the Parliament and Council's final adoption of the Directive to strengthen the cross-border enforcement of road traffic rules. While previous EU rules improved compliance with road safety regulations by non-resident drivers, a significant gap remains, with approximately 40% of cross-border offences going unpunished due to challenges in identifying offenders or enforcing fines. The newly adopted rules tackle these shortcomings by strengthening cooperation among Member States, streamlining offender identification, and facilitating fine enforcement.

The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the EU, because they do not meet international safety standards. Following the update, Air Tanzania has been included on the List. The basis for this decision is safety concerns identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). These also led to the decision not to grant Air Tanzania a Third Country Operator (TCO) authorisation.

The European Commission welcomes the updated European air traffic management (ATM) Master Plan, which was adopted at the Governing Board meeting of the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking. The updated Plan outlines an ambitious vision to transform European airspace into the world's most efficient and environmentally friendly skies by 2045. To achieve this, the Plan charts a comprehensive roadmap for the digitalisation and modernisation of Europe's air traffic management systems.

A completed and climate-resilient trans-European transport network (TEN-T) is a cornerstone for growth, and both socio-economic and territorial cohesion in the EU. According to a recent European Commission study, integrating climate adaptation into TEN-T policies is essential to meet adaptation goals. To strengthen the resilience of the European transport infrastructure, significant public investment is needed.

In the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU, together with Ukraine and Moldova, launched the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes in May 2022. They establish new transport routes to keep Ukraine’s imports and exports flowing via rail, road and inland waterways. Today, the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes have become a lifeline for Ukraine’s economy, having transported ca. 166 million tonnes of Ukrainian exports and about 66 million tonnes of imports.

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are designed to monitor, evaluate, and manage transportation networks to improve safety and efficiency. Using real-time traffic data, ITS technology can suggest alternative routes to avoid traffic jams, pinpoint locations for emergency responders, update speed limits based on weather conditions, and much more. With over €32 million in funding from the CEF Transport programme, ITS is helping to improve traffic management and foster cooperation in Central Europe.

Take a look at the newly published study on the greening of European sea ports and learn more about the environmental challenges they face. The report provides guidance to ports on improving their environmental performance while achieving sustainability goals, based on experience gained when implementing noteworthy green initiatives.

In 2023, EU ports recorded 395.3 million passengers, marking a 5.8% increase compared with 2022 (374 million), according to data from Eurostat. Eleven countries accounted for 97% of all seaborne passenger transport in the EU. Italian ports recorded the highest number of passengers: 85.4 million, or 22% of the EU total. Greek ports followed with 75 million passengers (19%) and Denmark with 41.2 million passengers (10%).

The 16th ITS European Congress in Seville is a major event for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Europe, uniting experts from mobility, technology and policy to advance key European mobility and sustainability initiatives. The Congress aims to contribute to key initiatives, such as the European Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. It will spotlight how local and regional advancements can reflect broader European ambitions for a more sustainable transportation future.

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is taking place from 10 to 12 June 2025 in a hybrid format. EUSEW is the EU’s largest annual event on renewables and energy efficiency. It is open to international organisations, university associations, national and local authorities, professional associations, NGOs working in the field of sustainable development, consumer associations, research organisations, EU-funded projects, EU institutions, and more.