Transport in the EU

News and information about the European Union's transport policies.

Brussels offers young people 35,500 free train travel passes — 16 April 2024, 18:50 CET

The EU Commission launched the latest DiscoverEU application round Tuesday, offering thousands of young people free train travel around Europe in its latest call under the DiscoverEU programme.

Brussels paves way for 'air taxis', innovative drone uses — 10 April 2024, 23:33 CET

The EU Commission adopted Wednesday a set of measures to address safety challenges of new emerging air mobility services and ensure their operation will be as safe as those in manned aviation.

EU funding of EUR 424m for zero-emission projects — 10 April 2024, 23:26 CET

The European Commission announced Wednesday the selection of 42 new projects deploying alternative fuels infrastructure that will receive over EUR 424 million in EU support.

EU commits to boosting cycling across Europe — 04 April 2024, 00:12 CET

Cycling received a boost as a sustainable, accessible and affordable means of transport Wednesday when the EU adopted a European Declaration on Cycling, a significant step in reducing transport emissions.

Simulation, Testing & Validation for Automated Driving 2024 Conference (Stuttgart, Germany, from 10 September 2024, 16:00 CET to 12 September 2024, 16:30 CET) —

The Simulation, Testing & Validation for Automated Driving 2024 Conference will take place on 10 - 12 September, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany.

EU agrees single sky deal for airspace management — 06 March 2024, 23:37 CET

After a decade of negotiations the European Parliament and the EU Council agreed Wednesday on new EU rules to optimise flight routes, reduce flight delays and cut CO2 emissions.

Implementing Agile in Automotive 2024 Conference (Berlin, Germany, from 16 April 2024, 07:30 CET to 17 April 2024, 16:00 CET) —

The Implementing Agile in Automotive 2024 Conference will take place in Berlin, Germany on 16 and 17 April, 2024.

EU launches EUR 1 bn call for alternative fuels infrastructure projects — 29 February 2024, 21:46 CET

The EU Commission launched a call for proposals Thursday under the Connecting Europe Facility for Transport Programme, making EUR 1 billion available to support the deployment of alternative fuels supply.

EU tightens data rules for short-term rentals — 01 March 2024, 23:42 CET

The European Parliament adopted harmonised requirements Thursday on how data related to short-term rental services such as Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia should be collected and shared.

MEPs back updating of EU rules on driving licences — 28 February 2024, 22:14 CET

Mobile driving licences, self-assessment of fitness to drive and better awareness of pedestrians are some of the changes to EU driving licence rules agreed by the European Parliament Wednesday.

EU reaches deal on mobile machinery rules for public roads — 23 February 2024, 19:00 CET

The EU institutions reached provisional agreement Thursday on harmonised road safety requirements for the circulation of self-propelled machinery such as lawnmowers or bulldozers.

EU to tackle ship-source pollution to clean up Europe's seas — 19 February 2024, 16:59 CET

The EU Council and Parliament reached political agreement late Thursday to amend Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for pollution offences.

EU strikes deal for more efficient accident investigations in maritime transport — 14 February 2024, 00:02 CET

The EU Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement Tuesday to revise a 2009 directive on the investigation of accidents in the maritime transport sector.

EU paves way for European disability card — 08 February 2024, 22:46 CET

The European Parliament and the EU Council reached agreement Thursday on an EU directive to establish the European disability card and the European parking card for persons with disabilities.

European Environmental Ports Conference 2024 (Lisbon, Portugal, from 28 May 2024, 09:00 CET to 29 May 2024, 17:00 CET) —

The 6th edition of The European Environmental Ports Conference will take place over 28th - 29th May 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Brussels looks to modernise river information services in EU — 29 January 2024, 23:02 CET

The European Commission adopted a proposal Monday to improve the efficiency and reliability of traffic management on Europe's rivers and canals such as the Danube and the Rhine.

Battery-only electric cars in Europe continue advance in 2022 — 24 January 2024, 23:42 CET

The number of battery-only electric passenger cars in the EU reached nearly 3 million in 2022, data released Tuesday by Eurostat said - a 55 per cent increase compared with 2021 (1.9 million).

EU targets lower CO2 emissions from trucks, buses and trailers — 18 January 2024, 23:03 CET

The EU Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement Thursday to strengthen CO2 emissions standards for new heavy-duty vehicles entering the EU market from 2030.

Green light for tariffs delay on UK electric cars — 21 December 2023, 23:48 CET

The EU Council agreed Thursday to give manufacturers of electric cars in the EU and the UK more time to comply with local content requirements for electric vehicles under the EU-UK Trade Agreement.

EU boost for more sustainable trans-European transport projects — 19 December 2023, 23:51 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council agreed late Monday on updated guidelines for a more sustainable trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to boost implementation of major projects by 2030.

EU strikes deal on new Euro 7 rules to reduce road transport emissions — 18 December 2023, 22:25 CET

The EU Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement Monday on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers.

Functional Safety Week 2024 (Berlin, Germany, from 15 April 2024, 09:00 CET to 18 April 2024, 05:00 CET) —

The Functional Safety Week 2024 will take place on 15-18 April 2024 in Berlin, Germany and cover implementation of ISO 62626 & SOTIF.

Animal Welfare in transport - guide — 07 December 2023, 21:49 CET

The European Commission proposed on 7 December an overhaul of EU animal welfare rules during transport. improve the wellbeing of the 1.6 billion animals transported in and from the EU each year. The new rules reflect the latest scientific evidence and insights as well as technological developments.

EU proposes 3-year delay to tariffs on UK electric cars — 07 December 2023, 22:45 CET

The European Commission proposed Wednesday a three-year extension to current electric vehicle battery rules of origin under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).

New EU Air Safety List - guide — 01 December 2023, 17:01 CET

The European Commission updated on 30 November the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union, because they do not meet international safety standards.