Updated rules for safer roads, less air pollution and digital vehicle documents (31/03/2025)

For better road safety and air quality across the EU, the European Commission is proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the EU’s road safety and vehicle registration rules. The new rules will introduce enhanced inspections, including periodic technical inspections for electric vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems, annual inspections for older cars and vans, and advanced emission testing methods to detect high-emitting vehicles to reduce fine particles pollution.

Landmark agreement towards achieving net-zero emissions from global shipping by 2050 (29/04/2025)

The European Commission welcomes the agreement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as a meaningful step towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global shipping by 2050. This is a historic deal in the fight against climate change, marking a significant advancement in reducing the environmental impact of the shipping industry on a global scale.

Commissioner Tzitzikostas hosted implementation dialogue on high-speed rail (29/04/2025)

The implementation dialogue on high-speed rail, hosted by Commissioner Tzitzikostas, focused on improving EU rail connectivity. The meeting gathered key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders in Brussels. During the dialogue, participants discussed the timely implementation of infrastructure projects and passenger services, such as barriers to booking and selling tickets.

Commission enhances interoperability and transparency of alternative fuels infrastructure data (29/04/2025)

The European Commission has adopted a new Implementing Regulation to support the uniform and effective provision of compatible, interoperable and real-time alternative fuels infrastructure data, further advancing the goals set out in the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). This milestone marks a concrete step in the implementation of AFIR and the transition towards more sustainable and digital transport solutions.

Growing demand for seamless multimodal travel, but significant challenges remain (29/04/2025)

A new Eurobarometer survey released by the European Commission shows a growing demand for seamless travel, and especially for online booking services, which are already used by 76% of respondents. The Commission is advancing efforts to improve digital traveling services, and the survey's results will feed into this work.

Commission strengthens the EU Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems (29/04/2025)

The European Commission has adopted a crucial measure to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection around the EU’s coasts. The amendment to the  Vessel Monitoring Directive  introduces a new Delegated Directive that updates both existing and future Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems. All vessels, including those merely passing through EU waters without entering an EU port, are now required to provide insurance information.

More safe and secure parking for professional drivers is needed, EU study reveals (29/04/2025)

According to a new European Commission study, the EU is facing a critical shortage of Safe and Secure Parking Areas (SSPAs) for professional drivers, with a current gap of 390,057 parking spaces that is expected to grow to 483,000 by 2040.

EU and Ukraine extend Road Transport Agreement until end 2025 (29/04/2025)

To facilitate Ukraine's access to global markets by enabling smoother transit through EU countries and strengthening trade links with the EU market, the EU and Ukraine have extended their Road Transport Agreement until 31 December 2025.

Military Mobility: European Commission adopts new specifications for EU-wide authorisation of carriages for personnel escorting military freight trains (29/04/2025)

The European Commission adopted new legislation facilitating the authorisation of personnel carriages that can be integrated in freight trains. This means that in military transport, personnel will be able to travel with their equipment and ammunition across all of Europe’s main rail networks.

EU and Moldova strengthen cooperation at second EU-Moldova Transport Dialogue (29/04/2025)

The second EU-Moldova Transport Dialogue took place in Chisinau in April. Co-chaired by Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea and the European Commission’s Director-General for Mobility and Transport, Magda Kopczyńska, the dialogue focused on further enhancing cooperation across all transport modes and discussing future initiatives in the transport sector.

Solidarity Lanes: Latest figures – March 2025 (31/01/2025)

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, establishing 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.

Europe for Aviation Joins Forces at Airspace World 2025 (13/05/2025)

The Europe for Aviation partners are joining forces at Airspace World, taking place in Lisbon from 13-15 May 2025! The nine aviation partners will showcase how collaboration, innovation and sustainability are transforming European aviation. Find us at stand #H1894 to explore a range of exciting activities – from live demonstrations to thought-provoking mini-theatre sessions and #SESAR Walking Tours.

ITS Congress (19/05/2025)

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport will participate at the ITS Congress on 19-21 May in Seville, Spain. The event brings together the worlds of mobility, technology, and innovation, gathering experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from industry and academia to better develop the field of intelligent transport systems (ITS).

EU tourism stakeholder event (27/05/2025)

The EU tourism stakeholder event on 27 May 2025 will offer an overview of the latest EU-level developments impacting the tourism ecosystem. Key topics will include the upcoming EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, enhancing competitiveness and advancing single ticketing and multimodal travel solutions.

Have your say: Connecting Europe through high-speed rail (29/04/2025)

The communication will build on the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy and set up a strategic plan to accelerate the implementation of an EU-wide high-speed rail network, structured around the following pillars: 1) enabling a citizen-oriented service model by facilitating EU-wide high-speed rail connectivity; 2) coordinated planning, financing, and implementation of infrastructure; 3) facilitating a profitable business model for operators and ensuring their competitiveness on the high-speed rail network.

Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2025: applications now open (29/04/2025)

The European Road Safety Charter, the largest civil society platform dedicated to road safety and led by the European Commission, has officially opened applications for the 2025 Excellence in Road Safety Awards. The awards recognise outstanding contributions from organisations, authorities, and companies within the Charter community towards fostering safer roads across Europe.

Call for applications for the selection of experts for the new Performance Review Board of the Single European Sky (29/04/2025)

The European Commission is seeking for experts for the new Performance Review Board  (PRB) of the Single European Sky. The PRB will consist of seven members, including a chair, and will help in the implementation of the Single European Sky performance and charging scheme.

Prepare to submit your proposal! – Exploratory and industrial research calls (28/02/2025)

The SESAR Joint Undertaking has announced two calls under its Digital European Sky research and innovation programme, within the framework of Horizon Europe. With a combined budget of EUR 254 million, these calls mark the first steps in executing the new European ATM Master Plan, the comprehensive roadmap for transforming air traffic management in Europe, published in December 2024.

A closer look at road safety insights (31/03/2025)

The available EU-wide data for 2023 shows that rural roads continue to be the most dangerous, with 52% of road traffic fatalities occurring on such roads, compared with 38% in urban areas and 9% on motorways. Men accounted for over three quarters of all road deaths (77%). Older people, aged 65+, are at greater risk as they represented 31% of all road deaths (up from 28% in 2019) while they account for 21% of the population. Similarly, young people aged 18-24 accounted for 12% of road deaths while making up only 7% of the population.

EU-Ukraine Business Summit (10/04/2025)

The EU-Ukraine Business Summit will be held on April 10-11 at Autoworld Brussels. The Summit functions as a forum designed to strengthen economic ties between Ukraine and the EU, showcasing business opportunities and strategies for future collaboration. Among the speakers is Magda Kopczyńska, Director-General for DG MOVE.

Commission boosts European automotive industry's global competitiveness (31/03/2025)

The European Commission put forward an Action Plan, which builds on the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry, and presented concrete actions to ensure a robust and sustainable automotive sector and to help unleash its innovative power. To maintain a strong European production base and avoid strategic dependencies, €1.8 billion will be made available to create a secure and competitive supply chain for battery raw materials, which will help support the growth of the European automotive industry.

Shape the future EU budget (28/02/2025)

The European Commission has published a Communication outlining the path to the next long-term EU budget. Have your say in one of the Public Consultations that are open to all EU citizens. Your opinion is highly valued and will play a role in shaping the future of both European transport and the multiannual budget.

Europe’s Rail Call for Proposals 2025-1 (28/02/2025)

Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail) has just launched its Call for Proposals 2025-1. The Call seeks potential solutions to address current transport challenges and enhance the performance of the existing rail system through the introduction of Maglev-Derived Transport Systems (MDS). It aims to find solutions on the technical open points of maglev-derived technologies. The overall indicative budget for this Call is 3 million EUR.

European Mobility Week Award Ceremony (31/03/2025)

On March 28th Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas presented Bologna with the European Mobility Week Award and Pěšky městem, a Czech association, with the Mobility Action Award. Both awards aim to promote awareness of sustainable urban mobility and recognise outstanding initiatives implemented during the European Mobility Week in 2024. Slovenian town Solčava received a special mention for its commitment to sustainable transport, proving that even small communities can make a big impact.

Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas (31/03/2025)

Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas met with 19 young people from across Europe on 6 March to discuss their needs and expectations as transport users, tourists and job seekers. During the Youth Policy Dialogue, the first of his mandate, participants shared challenges they have faced when using transport, including affordability, accessibility and safety, as well as the opportunities they see for the future of transport in Europe. The discussion travelled from the need for high-speed, well-connected trains to greater possibilities for multimodal and climate friendly transport. The Commissioner actively listened and exchanged with participants, also asking how they feel about ‘overtourism’ and what kind of future they see for tourism in Europe.

The Commission welcomes the agreement on mutual recognition of driving disqualifications (31/03/2025)

The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on a key legislative file aimed at improving road safety. The new Directive will ensure at last that drivers who commit serious offenses in one Member State face consistent consequences across the EU.

The Commission welcomes provisional agreement on modernised driving licences rules (31/03/2025)

The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on its initiative to modernise EU driving licence rules. The new Directive on driving licences aims to reduce the number of crashes on EU roads and to cut undue burdens on citizens and authorities related to administrative procedures.

The EU and Singapore continue deepening relations at 8th EU-Singapore Transport Dialogue (31/03/2025)

The 8th EU-Singapore Transport Dialogue was co-chaired by the European Commission's Director-General for Mobility and Transport, Magda Kopczyńska, and the Permanent Secretary for Transport of the Ministry of Transport of Singapore, Lau Peet Meng. Discussions revolved around bilateral technical cooperation across all transport modes and the global challenges to international transport.

EU road fatalities drop by 3% in 2024, but progress remains slow (31/03/2025)

The European Commission has released preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2024, reporting around 19,800 deaths - a 3% decrease from 2023, equivalent to 600 fewer lives lost. While this marks a step in the right direction, the overall pace of improvement remains too slow, and most Member States are not on track to meet the EU’s goal of halving road deaths by 2030.

Commission welcomes ICAO agreement on new aircraft standards for fuel efficiency and noise levels driving sustainability in aviation (31/03/2025)

The European Commission welcomes the landmark decision reached at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Committee for Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP). The agreement establishes a comprehensive set of new binding standards for aircraft fuel efficiency, to take effect on 31 December 2031, and noise levels for new aircraft, set to come into force as of 1 January 2029. Formal adoption is expected at an upcoming ICAO Council session.

European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2026: applications open (31/03/2025)

The European Commission launched the 2026 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. To compete for the 2026 titles, cities are asked to demonstrate their innovative tourism practices and submit their applications online. Applications close on 30 May 2025 at 17:00 CET.

Commission adopts decision on Schiphol Airport noise reduction plan (31/03/2025)

The European Commission has adopted a decision assessing the Netherlands' plan to introduce measures at Schiphol Airport reducing noise for local residents. This plan is a step to achieve the ambitious goal of the EU's Zero Pollution Action Plan, which aims to reduce by 30% the number of people suffering from chronic transport noise by 2030.

First-ever comprehensive safety framework for aviation ground handling in Europe has entered into force (31/03/2025)

New EU rules addressing the safety of ground handling services in Europe have entered into force, addressing the importance of ground handling in ensuring safe flights. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has been tasked to support the industry and competent authorities in implementing the needed changes by 2028.

Commission brings clarity on ReFuelEU Aviation implementation (31/03/2025)

The European Commission published a report assessing the development of the EU sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) market and possible improvements to the SAF flexibility mechanism. The report highlights key areas for improvement, including enhancing traceability and transparency in SAF transactions, reducing administrative burdens, and simplifying reporting obligations for fuel suppliers and airlines, and concludes that complex additional flexibility mechanisms appear to be unwarranted at this stage.

ERA Management Board selects Oana Gherghinescu as future ERA Executive Director (31/03/2025)

Oana Gherghinescu has been selected as the future Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), following a decision by the Agency’s Management Board during its 68th meeting. Holding a doctorate in international economics, Oana Gherghinescu is an accomplished leader with over 22 years of experience, including 11 years of dedicated service within ERA, and 13 years in leadership roles.

Commissioner Tzitzikostas hosts Strategic Dialogue roundtable with European automotive leaders (28/02/2025)

Commissioner Tzitzikostas has hosted a high-level roundtable as part of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry, launched by President von der Leyen on 30 January 2025. The discussion brought together key European industry leaders, social partners and stakeholders to discuss enabling conditions for the transition of Europe's automotive industry and value chain to clean and smart mobility, fostering collaboration and shaping the sector's future. These discussions are part of an inclusive and collaborative process to address the critical challenges facing the sector. The replies to an open public consultation on the future of the European automotive industry and the output of this consultative process and Working Group discussions will inform the EU Industrial Action Plan for the automotive sector, to be presented on 5 March.

EU adopts 16th sanctions package against Russia – Transport measures (28/02/2025)

The Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the 16th Russia sanctions package. As Russia's illegal aggression enters its fourth year, this package is designed to further ramp up pressure on the aggressor and is part of the EU's unwavering commitment to just and lasting peace for Ukraine. The package targets sectors that are important for the Russian economy, such as energy, trade, transport, infrastructure, and financial services. It also adds measures aimed at further tackling circumvention.

European Maritime Transport Environmental Report 2025 highlights progress made in sustainable maritime transport but challenges persist (28/02/2025)

The second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report, released on 4 February, provides a comprehensive overview of the environmental impact of Europe's maritime sector within the EU, as well as an assessment of how to make it more sustainable. According to the report, the sector is making progress towards greater sustainability, but will need to do more in the coming years to play its part in the EU meeting its climate and environment goals.

New proposal to strengthen the EU Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems (28/02/2025)

The Commission has adopted a crucial measure to step up maritime safety and environmental protection within EU waters. Amending the Vessel Monitoring Directive (2002/59/EC), the new proposal will require all ships entering areas of mandatory ship reporting systems (MRS), even those simply transiting the EU coastlines without entering an EU port, to provide proof of adequate insurance.

European Commission champions global road safety at the Global Ministerial Conference in Morocco (28/02/2025)

The Commission has participated in the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech, Morocco. As a global advocate for safer roads, the Commission is committed to driving evidence-based policymaking and supporting initiatives that reduce road casualties worldwide. At the conference, the Commission unveiled EU-funded technical support for the African Road Safety Observatory, hosted by the African Union Commission. This collaborative effort is aimed at strengthening the observatory's capacity to address the unique road safety challenges faced by African nations.

EU mobilises EUR 422 million to support the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in road, maritime and air transport (28/02/2025)

The Commission has selected 39 innovative projects across the EU, dedicated to deploying alternative fuels infrastructure, for funding. Receiving EUR 22 million between them, provided through the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF), the projects will drive the transition to cleaner transport. They will install public electric recharging stations, including high-power megawatt chargers for both heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles, develop hydrogen refuelling stations and onshore power installations in ports, electrify airports, and provide infrastructure for alternative fuels such as ammonia and methanol for shipping.

Expert Group on Urban Mobility presents work to advance sustainable urban mobility (28/02/2025)

The Commission’s Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) has fulfilled the objectives outlined in its Work Programme 2023-2024 by delivering the last set of insightful reports. These include recommendations and feedback on a wide range of topics. The recommendations cover Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans (SULPs), strategic frameworks designed to optimise the transport of goods within urban areas, and aiming to both reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency.

Ukraine: 174 million tonnes (Mt) of goods exported via the Solidarity Lanes since May 2022 (28/02/2025)

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 established 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. 174 million tonnes of Ukrainian exports and about 70 million tonnes of imports.

Benidorm officially kicks off its 2025 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism year (28/02/2025)

On 20 February 2025, Benidorm (Spain) held the official launch ceremony marking its year as the 2025 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism. The European Commission awarded the title to Benidorm after it impressed the European jury with its smart tourism management practices, such as smart water and energy systems, its focus on accessibility and adaptation to climate change. The ceremony took place in the Plaza de la Hispanidad, where the city has installed the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism sculpture.

From Industry to Innovation: Torino Named European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025 (28/02/2025)

Torino (Italy) is embracing a new era, transforming from an industrial powerhouse into a flourishing tourism destination. As the 2025 European Capital of Smart Tourism, Torino is leading by example with initiatives that highlight its achievements in accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation, and cultural heritage. These forward-thinking efforts not only enhance the visitor experience but also set a new benchmark for other destinations.

Advancing European road transport towards a more competitive and sustainable future (28/02/2025)

The latest Road Transport Research (RTR) conference attracted its largest audience to date, with more than 500 participants on-site and 400 participants joining online. The high level of participation is testimony tothe RTR conference’s pivotal role in supporting the European research and innovation (R&I) ecosystem in all fields of road transport: infrastructure, road safety, decarbonisation, digitalisation, urban mobility, as well freight and logistics.

EU report of the seventh EU-US Transportation Research Symposium 2024 (28/02/2025)

The report on the 2024 EU-US Symposium provides strategic recommendations to advance transatlantic collaboration in transport research and innovation. The report summarises key insights from the discussions, and highlights uncertainties and knowledge gaps on transportation decarbonisation for further research. The EU-US Transportation Research Symposium is an annual event co-organised by the European Commission and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Cycling with a helmet cuts serious head injuries by 60 % (28/02/2025)

Helmets, seatbelts and child restraint systems are all examples of protective equipment with demonstrated effectiveness. Although considered passive or secondary safety devices because they do not help to prevent crashes, they can nevertheless prevent deaths and serious injuries. However, their correct use is far from universal. Find out more in this article by the European Road Safety Charter.

EU Smart Tourism at ITB Berlin 2025 (04/03/2025)

At ITB Berlin 2025, the winners of the European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions will present their approaches to smart and sustainable tourism. Come and meet representatives from Turin and Benidorm at the EU Smart Tourism stand.

Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas – Shaping the Future: Expectations and Needs of Young Travellers and Job Seekers (06/03/2025)

The European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, will host a Youth Policy Dialogue on 6 March, from 11.00-13.00, in Brussels. The dialogue will bring together around 20 young participants from across the EU to discuss the theme: "Shaping the Future: Expectations and Needs of Young Travellers and Job Seekers". The insights gathered from this exchange will help shape future policies, ensuring that the voices and priorities of young people are reflected in the development of transport and mobility initiatives.

European Mobility Week awards ceremony (27/03/2025)

The EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award celebrates municipalities that have excelled in promoting sustainable urban mobility during the campaign’s main week of 16-22 September. The MOBILITYACTION Award was launched by the European Commission in 2022 to acknowledge excellence in mobility management planning solutions submitted by businesses, institutions, civil society organisations, citizen initiatives or municipalities. The annual theme in 2024 for both awards was ‘shared public space’.

EU-Ukraine Business Summit 2025 (10/04/2025)

The EU-Ukraine Business Summit will serve as a platform for deepening Ukraine’s economic integration with the European Union and fostering stronger cooperation and opportunities for European businesses. Co-organised by the European Commission, with the support of the Mission of Ukraine to the EU, Italy and the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the summit will provide an update on key EU financial instruments and cooperation mechanisms in order to bolster investment in Ukraine. Director-General Magda Kopczyńska will participate in the panel ‘Reconstructing Ukraine and Reindustrialising Europe: A Shared Economic Future’ on 10 April from 11:45 to 13:00.

Have your say on the Commission’s proposal for the interoperability of data sharing in rail transport (28/02/2025)

Share your feedback! This initiative lays down requirements for interoperable data sharing in rail transport for: capacity and traffic management, as well as train preparation; management of wagons and their freight; rail ticketing and passenger information.

Deadline extended: Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) for hotel accommodation services: Stakeholders invited to comment on new draft rules (28/02/2025)

To help EU hotels to measure and communicate about their sustainability, stakeholders are invited to participate in a consultation to establish new rules for assessing the environmental impact of hotel accommodation services – the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules. The consultation is open to all stakeholders, including industry representatives, environmental organisations, consumer organisations, policy authorities, and the general public.

Launch of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report 2025 (04/02/2025)

On 4 February 2025, EMSA and the European Environment Agency (EEA) will jointly launch the second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report (EMTER) at a high-level conference streamed live from EMSA’s Lisbon headquarters.

European Aviation Environmental Report 2025 provides key recommendations for a more sustainable future in aviation (31/01/2025)

The fourth edition of the European Aviation Environmental Report was released on 14 January, providing a comprehensive review of the aviation sector’s environmental performance and progress made since the previous 2022 edition. The report offers recommendations on reducing aviation's impact on climate change, noise and air quality, and recommends focusing on measures such as increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels, leveraging air traffic management optimisations and adopting more fuel-efficient technologies.

European Innovation Council to invest €1.4 billion in deep tech and scale up of strategic technologies in 2025 (31/01/2025)

The European Commission has adopted the 2025 work programme of the European Innovation Council (EIC). As part of Horizon Europe, the EIC Work Programme 2025 aims to support start-ups and SMEs tackling mobility innovation.

Towards Paperless Freight Transport: EU takes a step forward with eFTI Regulation implementation (31/01/2025)

Member States can begin setting up their IT systems in preparation for paperless freight transport, as the first eFTI implementing and delegated acts have entered into force. The new acts specify how these IT systems should be designed, and the data to be exchanged.

The eFTI Regulation is an important step in the digital transformation of freight transport across the European Union. It creates the conditions for a shift from paper-based document exchanges to standardised electronic data on cargo transport for all transport modes.

Waterborne Days 2025 (04/02/2025)

Organised by the Waterborne Technology Platform, Waterborne Days 2025 is taking place in Brussels on 4 and 5 February 2025. This event will serve as a premier gathering for professionals in the waterborne transport sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and the future of waterborne transport.

Horizon Europe: EUR 98 million available for new Cities Mission call (11/09/2024)

The new call for projects supporting research and innovation under the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission covers four topics: rethinking urban spaces towards climate neutrality, zero-pollution cities, mobility management plans and behavioural change, and integrated peri-urban areas in the transition towards climate neutrality.

Road transport: EU and Ukraine sign decision to extend smart tachograph to Ukrainian haulier (31/01/2025)

On 17 January 2025, the EU and Ukraine agreed on the recognition of smart tachographs for the enforcement of the EU-Ukraine Road Transport Agreement. The decision enables the use of smart tachographs by trucks and other heavy good vehicles operating between the EU and Ukraine. These will help to better enforce the agreement, ensuring fair competition, protecting the rights of drivers, and contributing to road safety.

SESAR JU’s Annual Conference 2025 (18/02/2025)

The event at the Sheraton Hotel at Brussels airport will present the new European ATM Master Plan including its vision, strategic deployment objectives and development priorities and will highlight the expected benefits and associated investment needs. Attendees will also have the chance to explore an on-site Digital Sky Marketplace Exhibition, featuring a sample of SESAR JU’s innovative projects and cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping air traffic management.

New EU rules aiming to decarbonise the maritime sector take effect (31/01/2025)

More renewable and low-carbon fuels will help reduce carbon emissions and air pollution from the EU maritime sector, following the entry into force of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation as of 1 January 2025. The Regulation supports the transition towards a more sustainable transport sector, by mandating the gradual uptake of renewable and low-carbon fuels and the use of onshore power supply in ports from 2030 onwards.

EU Aviation Safety Agency updates safety guidance on Russian Airspace (31/01/2025)

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued on 9 January a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for the airspace of the Russian Federation. To ensure maximum flight safety amid Russia’s ongoing illegal invasion of Ukraine, the new Conflict Zone Information Bulletin replaces and broadens the scope of the recommendation regarding Russian airspace previously outlined in CZIB 2022-01R10. It advises against operating within the affected Russian airspace west of longitude 60° East, at all flight levels.

How to run effective road safety awareness campaigns (31/01/2025)

Working on road safety? Looking into ways to raise awareness or plan your own campaign? Have a look at the tips from the European Road Safety Charter or watch the webinar on how to run effective road safety awareness campaigns.

Interactive EU city database on Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (31/01/2025)

The EU city database on Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) is an information repository featuring other urban mobility plans in EU Member States. It provides information on the 431 urban nodes on the trans-European transport network (TEN-T network), including the SUMP status and the number of inhabitants for each urban node, as well as a web link to the published plans where available, and to the city website.

Happy holidays banner (18/12/2024)

The Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport would like to extend its warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a bright, prosperous New Year. Safe travels!

EU ports recorded 395.3 million passengers in 2023 (19/12/2024)

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%).

Meet the new Commissioner for Sustainable Transport & Tourism (19/12/2024)

Meet the new Commissioner for Sustainable Transport & Tourism

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16th ITS European Congress (19/12/2024)

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.

Happy holidays (19/12/2024)

The Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport would like to extend its warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a bright, prosperous New Year. Safe travels!

European Sustainable Energy Week 2025 (10/06/2025)

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.

EU introduces Flight Emissions Label for more informed and sustainable travelling (19/12/2024)

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.

New rules for better cross-border enforcement of traffic laws (19/12/2024)

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.

Commission adds Air Tanzania to the airlines banned within the European Union (19/12/2024)

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.

Commission welcomes the updated European ATM Master Plan (19/12/2024)

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.

Investments in climate adaptation should be an integral part of the TEN-T network, study shows (19/12/2024)

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.

Ukraine: 166 million tonnes of goods exported via the Solidarity Lanes since May 2022 (19/12/2024)

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.

Transforming cross-border traffic in Central Europe with ITS (19/12/2024)

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.

New study on greening of European sea ports (19/12/2024)

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.

Welcome Mr Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism (03/12/2024)

A warm welcome to our new Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas. We look forward to working together to make European transport more competitive, sustainable and resilient, and to ensure that it is safe, accessible and affordable for all EU citizens.

EU Transport 5 years on (29/10/2024)

Key achievements and highlights 2019-2024

Road Safety - Vision Zero (21/02/2023)

Our goal to reduce road deaths to zero by 2050

Single European Sky Regulation enters into force, aiming for a more efficient and sustainable airspace (03/12/2024)

The new Single European Sky (SES2+) Regulation has entered into force, in a step forward towards a more efficient, and more sustainable European airspace. SES2+ creates rules and incentives for monopoly air navigation service providers to pursue more efficiency gains and adopt modern technologies, with the aim to alleviate congestion in Europe’s airspace and to provide better quality services, but also foster innovation and the development of new services in the sector.

2024 Excellence in Road Safety Awards: European Commission rewards top road safety initiatives (03/12/2024)

The European Commission has announced the winners of the 2024 Excellence in Road Safety Awards. The awards recognise the best contributions by the European Road Safety Charter's community of organisations, authorities and companies towards safer roads across Europe, in five categories: education, motorcycling, vulnerable road users, technology and innovation, and urban road safety.

Coordinated Romania-Moldova border controls to facilitate EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes transit (03/12/2024)

A Memorandum of Understanding on coordinated border checks at the crossing between Romania and Moldova was signed in Bucharest, paving the way for a faster transit of goods along the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes. Coordinated checks of goods passing from Moldova to Romania will help increase efficiency at the border crossing, reducing bottlenecks for traffic coming from Moldova and Ukraine.

EU and Philippines team up to boost seafarers’ training, certification and labour conditions (03/12/2024)

The Government of the Philippines and the European Union have launched a Technical Assistance Project to improve seafarers' training, education and working conditions in the Philippines. The project, part of the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package (SCOPE), is funded by the European Commission with a total €4 million allocated.

Stay informed with TEN-T newsletters (03/12/2024)

The trans-European transport network (TEN-T) is at the heart of European transport infrastructure policy. To keep you up to date with the latest developments, success stories, and events, we’re thrilled to offer a series of quarterly newsletters dedicated to the European Transport Corridors and the two horizontal priorities: European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and European Maritime Space (EMS).

Watch the Solidarity Lanes in action (03/12/2024)

Are you operating between Ukraine/Moldova and the EU? Find out how the Solidarity Lanes are improving transport connections between us, bringing us closer than ever before. Watch them in action in Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Estonia, and meet the people who are keeping our trade going.

CEF Transport: New motorway section opened in Nicosia (03/12/2024)

On 6 November, the European Commission and the Cypriot Ministry of Transport, Communication and Works inaugurated the first phase of the Lefkosia South Orbital Motorway, situated at the entrance to the island’s capital. The newly constructed four-lane motorway is located between the Lemesos and Tseri junctions (phase A), and received nearly €44 million in EU funding from the CEF Transport programme, covering 85% of the total project costs.

EU-Ukraine Investment Conference: rewatch the panel on municipal recovery, connectivity and public-private partnerships (03/12/2024)

The first EU-Ukraine Investment Conference, held on 13 and 14 November in Warsaw, Poland, aimed to mobilise private investment towards Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and modernisation. The event showcased the first results of the EU’s Ukraine Investment Framework, fostered EU-Ukraine business partnerships and took stock of Ukraine’s integration into the EU Single Market and business environment reforms.

EU production of bicycles down to 9.7 million in 2023 (03/12/2024)

In 2023, 9.7 million bicycles were produced in the EU, a 24% decrease in bicycle production compared with 2022 (12.7 million). Looking at the available non-confidential data, the biggest producer of bicycles in 2023 was Portugal, with 1.8 million units, followed by Romania (1.5 million), Italy (1.2 million) and Poland (0.8 million). The European Cycling Declaration, signed this year, outlines clear principles on safety, connectivity, and more to boost bike use.

Seas to Skies Conference: Greening ports and airports in the EU (03/12/2024)

The Seas to Skies Conference is a two-day event dedicated to the decarbonisation of ports and airports, taking place on 3 and 4 December 2024 in Brussels and Antwerp. The conference will present five flagship projects under the EU's research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020, dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in ports and airports.

4th ERA Multimodal Conference (03/12/2024)

EU transport policy formally anchored rail freight as one of the cornerstones of the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, setting ambitious targets such as “rail freight traffic will increase by 50% by 2030 and double by 2050.” Join ERA on 9 December to discuss the latest developments, and to say ‘farewell’ to Executive Director Josef Doppelbauer at his last ERA conference after 10 eventful years.

European Innovation Council to invest €1.4 billion in deep tech and scale up of strategic technologies in 2025 (03/12/2024)

The European Commission has adopted the 2025 work programme of the European Innovation Council (EIC). As part of Horizon Europe, the EIC Work Programme 2025 aims to support start-ups and SMEs tackling mobility innovation.

CEF Transport: €2.5 billion to boost resilience and safety across EU transport network (11/09/2024)

The 2024 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) – Transport call for proposals is now open, making available €2.5 billion for projects to modernise transport infrastructure on the EU’s trans-European transport network (TEN-T), as well as in Ukraine and Moldova. Selected projects will work towards creating sustainable and smart transport infrastructure, fostering interoperability and resilience within the network, while seamlessly integrating various transport modes.

20,400 lives lost in EU road crashes last year (28/10/2024)

In 2023, 20,400 people lost their lives in road crashes across the EU, marking a 1% decrease from the previous year. This corresponds to a rate of 46 road deaths per million inhabitants for that year. While the long-term trend shows a 10% reduction compared to 2019, the current pace of decline falls short of the required 4.5% annual reduction needed to achieve the EU's goal of halving road deaths by 2030.

Ship Financing Portal (29/10/2024)

Calling all maritime stakeholders

Commission adopts new guidelines for more clarity on air passenger rights (28/10/2024)

The Euroepan Commission has adopted revised interpretative guidelines on air passenger rights. The revision notably takes into account rulings by the Court of Justice since 2016 that clarify certain provisions, allowing for more effective and consistent enforcement of the rules. A new section on major travel disruptions has also been added. The guidelines have been published in all official EU languages.

Single European Sky: annual monitoring highlights persistent capacity shortages and failure to meet environmental targets in 2023 (29/10/2024)

The Performance Review Body (PRB) has published the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report and Traffic Light System - part of its yearly review of how Single European Sky (SES) Member States are performing. In 2023, air traffic in the SES Member States rose to 91% of pre-pandemic levels, yet the capacity performance of air traffic management continued to deteriorate. Although financial resources were available, investment in staff and capacity projects by certain air navigation service providers was insufficient, affecting the entire network.

A new group of 20 cities receives EU Mission Label for efforts towards climate neutrality (29/10/2024)

The EU Mission Label was awarded to 20 cities that are part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, one of the EU Missions under Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme. The Label recognises the cities' plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2030, and aims to facilitate access to public and private funding for that objective.

EU invests €4.8 billion of emissions trading revenues in innovative net-zero projects (29/10/2024)

The European Commission has selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive €4.8 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund. They will help put cutting-edge clean technologies into action across Europe. For the first time, projects of different scales and with a cleantech manufacturing focus are awarded, under the 2023 call for proposals. For net-zero mobility, projects involve building and retrofitting vessels for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) and electricity use, as well as reducing emissions in road transport component manufacturing.

CIVITAS Forum 2024: Steering the mobility renaissance together (29/10/2024)

Around 600 delegates gathered in the city of Parma in Italy on 1-3 October 2024 for the Civitas Forum. This is the main event organised by the CIVITAS Initiative, a flagship programme helping the European Commission achieve its ambitious mobility and transport goals. It creates a network of cities, for cities, dedicated to exchange and learning on sustainable urban mobility.

Ukraine: 157 million tonnes (Mt) of goods exported via the Solidarity Lanes since May 2022 (29/10/2024)

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. 157 million tonnes of Ukrainian exports and about 62 million tonnes of imports.

EU at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) (11/11/2024)

This year, the EU Pavilion at COP 29 will serve as an information and networking hub. Visit the Pavilion and learn how the EU is driving change through policies, projects and international partnerships to protect the planet and its people.

SESAR Innovation Days 2024 (12/11/2024)

SESAR Innovation Days 2024 (SIDs) will take place in Rome, hosted by Aeroporti di Roma, ENAV and Leonardo. The SIDs are the main vehicle for the SESAR Joint Undertaking to share progress and disseminate exploratory research results.

EU-Ukraine Investment Conference: towards recovery and closer integration (13/11/2024)

The first EU-Ukraine Investment Conference will mobilise private investment for Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and modernisation. It will showcase the first results of the EU’s Ukraine Investment Framework and foster EU-Ukraine Business Partnerships. The conference also takes stock of Ukraine’s integration into the EU single market and business environment reforms.

Solidarity Lanes workshop on logistics of EU-Ukraine trade (14/11/2024)

The European Commission and EU/Ukrainian businesses will discuss the current situation and logistics challenges involved in transporting goods between Ukraine – Moldova – EU. The participants will learn about the Solidarity Lanes initiative, and reflect on both how to further improve connectivity, and make transport operations more cost-efficient.

Award Ceremony: Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2024 (14/11/2024)

Find out who has won this year’s awards and hear more about road safety best practice from across Europe.

European Hydrogen Week (18/11/2024)

European Hydrogen Week will take place from 18 to 22 November 2024 at Brussels Expo. The Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport will be present at the European Commission’s stand. The EU Hydrogen Week offers leaders, policy makers, researchers, and end users the opportunity to forge valuable connections and share knowledge.

European Mobility Week concludes with over 2700 towns and cities taking part (01/10/2024)

The European Mobility Week, an annual week-long campaign promoting sustainable urban mobility, has concluded with over 2700 towns and cities from more than 45 countries participating. This year's focus was on ‘shared public space', highlighting the benefits for all of more balanced road space allocation, and respect for other users. The week's activities included car-free days, cycling tours, and car parks transformed into green spaces. Together with partners, the European Commission organised a site visit to a 'school street' pedestrian area in Brussels to discuss how such initiatives can make the daily commute safer and more sustainable.

Rail market opening: competition leads to lower ticket prices, EU study finds (01/10/2024)

A study released by the European Commission highlights the user benefits of competition in both passenger rail and rail freight services. It reveals that increased competition in the EU rail market has resulted in significant reductions in ticket prices for rail passengers and in freight transportation costs. Efficiency gains are evident across all segments - passenger open access, public service obligations (PSO), and freight. These efficiency improvements also mean lower fares, increased frequency, more comfort, and cost savings.

European Commission seeks feedback on the Flight Emissions Label (01/10/2024)

A new public consultation on the draft proposal establishing an EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL) was launched last week. The initiative aims to provide passengers with trustworthy and harmonised environmental information about flights. The scheme would be available for voluntary use by airlines as of next year. Stakeholders and citizens are invited to send their feedback by 22 October 2024.

Women in Rail 2024 Award boosting female talent for a sustainable and competitive rail industry (01/10/2024)

In a bid to promote gender equality and highlight the contributions of women in the rail industry, the European Commission, together with Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking and the EU Agency for Railways, celebrated the Women in Rail 2024 Award, evaluating over 70 applications and awarding three outstanding initiatives. The award honoured companies committed to gender equality and empowering their female workers.

New European Coordinators appointed to help complete the trans-European transport network (01/10/2024)

Nine European Coordinators have been designated to help complete the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), a vast infrastructure network of railways, roads, and inland waterways connecting the European Union. Seven Coordinators will be in charge of seven out of the nine European Transport Corridors, and two in charge of related horizontal priorities – the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and the European Maritime Space (EMS). Coordinators for the two remaining Corridors will be appointed in early 2025.

Ship Financing Portal to facilitate the maritime sector’s green transition (01/10/2024)

The European Commission invites all maritime stakeholders and financial institutions to familiarise themselves with the new Ship Financing Portal! The platform aims to improve access to financing for the shipping sector and the wider maritime industry, so as to foster a sustainable and competitive maritime sector.

New sub-groups under the Sustainable Transport Forum (01/10/2024)

In the wake of the adoption of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), the European Commission has set up three new sub-groups under the Sustainable Transport Forum (STF) expert group. These include groups on hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for road transport vehicles, on zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, and on e-mobility public key infrastructure management.

Ukraine: 154 million tonnes (Mt) of goods exported via the Solidarity Lanes since May 2022 (01/10/2024)

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 around 154 million tonnes of Ukrainian exports and nearly 60 million tonnes of imports.

Harmonising rail standards and rules: ERA and Ukraine sign administrative agreement (01/10/2024)

An Administrative Arrangement signed between the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) and Ukraine’s Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development marks a significant next step towards technical harmonisation between the railway systems of the European Union and Ukraine. ERA will provide further expertise and technical support to the Ministry for Ukraine to become part of the Single European Railway Area. Both sides commit to a structured exchange on harmonising standards and regulation regarding railway safety, railway interoperability, train drivers’ legislation, and other areas falling within the scope of ERA.

CEF Transport: over €609 million for alternative fuel supply infrastructure (01/10/2024)

Some 59 project proposals requesting more than €609 million in co-funding have been submitted during this new phase of the CEF Transport Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF). The AFIF call was launched in February 2024, with a total budget of €1 billion. Deploying alternative fuels supply infrastructure will help decarbonise transport along the TEN-T network.

Info Day on the 2024 CEF Transport calls (02/10/2024)

Join the information session presenting the 2024 CEF Transport calls for proposals, which make available €2.5 billion for projects to build and modernise European transport infrastructure. The info day will guide applicants through the call priorities, and explain the application and evaluation processes, including the award criteria.

EASA Annual Safety Conference 2024 (30/10/2024)

EASA’s Annual Safety Conference 2024 will take place in Budapest, Hungary, on 30-31 October. The theme for the conference is ‘Safety – technology – and the human dimension’. The event is being held in conjunction with Hungary’s EU presidency and in cooperation with the Hungarian Civil Aviation Authority.

Passenger rights App (05/04/2017)

Download the "Your Passenger Rights" app to your smartphone to access information about your rights when travelling in the EU.

Interactive TENtec map (05/04/2017)

Interactive TENtec map

EU invests record €7 billion in sustainable, safe and smart transport infrastructure (29/07/2024)

The European Commission has selected 134 transport projects to receive over €7 billion in EU grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU's instrument for strategic investment in infrastructure. This represents the largest call under the current CEF Transport programme. Around 83% of the funding will support projects that deliver on the EU’s climate objectives, improving and modernising the EU network of railways, inland waterways and maritime routes along the trans-European transport (TEN-T) network. Rail projects will receive 80% of the €7 billion. Funding will go to major projects to improve cross-border rail connections along the TEN-T core network – for example, in the Baltic Member States (Rail Baltica), between France and Italy (Lyon-Turin), and between Denmark and Germany (Fehmarnbelt tunnel).

Since May 2022, the Solidarity Lanes have allowed Ukraine to export around 145 million tonnes (Mt) of goods (28/06/2024)

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. 145 million tonnes of Ukrainian exports and nearly 56 million tonnes of imports.

Fifth International Ship Autonomy and Sustainability Summit (31/05/2024)

The Summit will shed new light on autonomy in shipping, and address what is really meant by MASS (Maritime Autonomous Ships and Shipping). Held for the first time in Germany, the event is co-organised by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Mobility and Transport and will be particularly relevant for maritime and inland shipping stakeholders. Registration will open soon.

Now online: Ship Financing Portal to boost the maritime sector's green transition (29/07/2024)

The Ship Financing Portal, designed to improve access to financing for the shipping sector and the wider maritime industry, is now online! The platform, launched by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, provides a repository of available financial tools needed to drive fleet renewal and retrofitting, enhance efficiency, and reduce environmental impact – your go-to resource if you want to renew your fleet, invest in green tech or new projects.

European Mobility Week (16/09/2024)

European Mobility Week runs from 16 - 22 September every year, providing towns and cities with an opportunity to host a car-free day for all, accompanied by activities and innovative planning measures to promote new infrastructure and raise awareness of sustainable mobility options, such as public transport, walking and cycling.

InnoTrans 2024 (24/09/2024)

The European Commission, the European Union Agency for Railways and the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking are teaming up for InnoTrans 2024, from 24 to 27 September in Berlin. The joint EU stand will host numerous events and showcase some of the latest rail innovations. Find us in hall 27, stand 511!

Horizon Europe: €163.5m available to fund green, smart and resilient transport and mobility research projects (31/05/2024)

The European Commission has launched two new calls for projects under Horizon Europe's Work Programme for 2023-2024 Cluster 5 – which groups together topics on climate action, energy and mobility.

Women In Rail Award 2024 – New date! (24/09/2024)

Join us for the 2024 Women in Rail Awards in Berlin! The award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, at the EU stand at InnoTrans in Berlin.

New EU Transport Report: Current trends and issues (29/07/2024)

The European Commission has released an overview of the latest developments in the EU transport sector, highlighting trends and issues for both the EU and individual Member States. Transport is crucial to our economy, with 1.3 million public and private companies employing 10.2 million people and providing goods and services across the EU. From 1995 to 2019, the volume of transported goods increased by 41%, and the transport of passengers grew by 33%, before the COVID-19 pandemic caused a temporary drop.

EU and ICAO strengthen commitment to global aviation safety, security, and sustainability (29/07/2024)

The European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing global aviation safety, security, and sustainability during a meeting in Montreal. Co-chaired by Magda Kopczyńska, Director-General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission, and Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of ICAO, this EU-ICAO Joint Committee meeting focused on advancing collaborative efforts in international civil aviation. During the meeting, both parties signed agreements to increase cooperation in capacity building, technical assistance, and implementation support, as well as in continuous monitoring activities in aviation security.

New report from the European Road Safety Observatory: focus on helmets, seatbelts and child restraint systems (29/07/2024)

A new report from the European Road Safety Observatory shows that protective equipment such as helmets, seatbelts and child restraint systems have been very effective in protecting road users from death or serious injury. If used correctly, motorcycle helmets can reduce fatal crashes by around 40% and the chance of severe head injury by almost 70%. Similarly, bicycle helmets can reduce fatal injury to the head or brain by 71% on average.

Commission publishes new guidelines for more clarity on air passenger rights (29/07/2024)

The Commission published revised interpretative guidelines on air passenger rights that will facilitate compliance with regulations and harmonise enforcement by national bodies. Since 2016, the Commission has been providing guidelines to address common concerns raised by national enforcement bodies, passengers and their associations, and industry representatives. Today’s revision notably takes into account rulings by the Court of Justice since 2016 that clarify certain provisions, allowing for more effective and consistent enforcement of the rules. A new section on massive travel disruptions has also been added.

FuelEU Maritime Regulation: Q&A on implementation (29/07/2024)

The Regulation supports the transition towards more sustainable transport by mandating the gradual uptake of renewable and low-carbon fuels and the use of onshore power supply in ports to reduce greenhouse emissions and air pollution from the maritime shipping sector. The Regulation will apply in full from 1 January 2025, while its Articles 8 and 9 on monitoring plans will apply from 31 August 2024.

EASA issues Airbus certification (29/07/2024)

The award to Airbus of a Type Certificate for the A321XLR marks the end of a certification process for the European Union Aviation Safety Agency that lasted more than five years. Airbus’s aim for the new model was to offer a narrowbody aircraft which has additional fuel capacity and so is suited to long-haul flights.

EU transport five years on (28/06/2024)

The agenda for the 2019-2024 mandate was set when the European Green Deal was adopted in 2019. It tasked the EU with cutting transport emissions by 90% by 2050. Alongside a focus on sustainability, this mandate has also seen emphasis on digital technologies for greater efficiency, safety and convenience; solidarity with Ukraine; support for the EU’s transport sector as it recovered from COVID-19; and conditions for Europe’s travelling public and transport workers. Check out the Commission’s work to create a sustainable, smart, safe and resilient transport network!

A sustainable and resilient transport network bringing Europe closer together (11/06/2024)

The European Commission welcomes the final adoption of the Regulation underpinning the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) by the European Parliament and the Council. The revised Regulation significantly strengthens EU efforts to build a sustainable and resilient network as the backbone of the internal market. The Regulation includes strong incentives to promote more sustainable transport modes, advance digitalisation, and improve multimodality. It also addresses climate change challenges and military mobility on the TEN-T network.

Public Consultation: Greening Corporate Fleets (28/02/2024)

The corporate fleet markets for light and heavy-duty vehicles have a high yearly mileage and rapid vehicle turnover. They may therefore be well-suited to accelerating the move towards zero-emission mobility. Due to the broad role played by corporate vehicles across a spectrum of economic activities, the consultation aims to collect feedback from a spectrum of diverse stakeholders, considering the impacts an initiative in this field could have on all of them, as well as on society more broadly.

EU and Ukraine update and extend Road Transport Agreement (28/06/2024)

The EU and Ukraine decided to prolong and update their current road transport Agreement. The Agreement aims at helping Ukraine access world markets by facilitating transit through EU countries and further developing its links with the EU market. First signed on 29 June 2022 following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the agreement has substantially increased trade by road between Ukraine and the EU, to the benefit of both economies.

EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes: EU-funded scanners increase capacity at Hungarian-Ukrainian border (28/06/2024)

A new EU-funded mobile cargo scanner was delivered today to the border crossing point in Chop at the Hungarian-Ukrainian border, in a bid to improve the flow of trade. Valued at approximately €2.5 million, the donation is part of the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes, an initiative to establish new and improved transport routes in response to Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

European Union signs aviation agreement with the People's Republic of Bangladesh (28/06/2024)

The European Union and Bangladesh have signed a Horizontal Aviation Agreement. The agreement will allow any EU airline to operate flights between Bangladesh and any of the seven EU Member States whose bilateral air services agreements with Bangladesh does not already allow this. Previously, these bilateral air services agreements only permitted airlines owned and controlled by the signatory Member State or its nationals to fly between that country and the non-EU country.

Urban public transport – New recommendations adopted by Expert Group on Urban Mobility (28/06/2024)

The Commission’s Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) has adopted recommendations on complementing public transport with shared mobility, and on using the Social Climate Fund to support public transport. The recommendations address the European Commission, Member States, regional and local authorities.

57% of non-electric car drivers are considering purchasing an electric car in the future (28/06/2024)

A large survey by the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) in 12 EU Member States found a positive attitude towards switching to battery-electric cars. Despite price being a hurdle, 57% of non-electric car drivers are considering purchasing an electric car in the future. This EAFO survey is one of the largest on consumer attitudes towards electromobility in the world. It surveyed both drivers of battery electric cars and drivers of conventional vehicles. Questions covered user behaviour and experience, attitudes and preferences as well as expectations for the future.

Launch of ERA's 2024 flagship reports: Insights into Safety, Interoperability & Environmental Impact of the EU Railways (02/07/2024)

How safe and how interoperable is the EU Railway System? On 2 July 2024, ERA will release two major reports, offering a comprehensive look into the current state of the European railways, while providing a glimpse into their future.