Transport in the EU

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

Revision of EU passenger rights Regulations - guide — 29 November 2023, 18:27 CET

The European Commission adopted on 29 November a series of proposals designed to improve the experience of passengers and travellers by strengthening their rights.

EU strikes deal on short-term rentals rules — 17 November 2023, 16:55 CET

Parliament and Council negotiators reached provisional agreement Thursday on a draft regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services such as Airbnb.

MEPs support new Euro 7 rules to cut down pollutant emissions — 10 November 2023, 18:17 CET

The European Parliament signalled its readiness Thursday to start talks with EU governments on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks.

EU targets combined transport for more sustainable freight — 07 November 2023, 22:53 CET

The European Commission set out plans Tuesday to shift transport of goods from road-only to use of two or more transport modes, aiming to make freight transport more sustainable.

Combined Transport Directive - guide — 07 November 2023, 22:35 CET

The European Commission adopted a new proposal on 7 November on combining transport modes for more sustainable freight.

Nearly half EU car imports in 2022 electric & hybrid — 06 November 2023, 23:36 CET

Trade of electric & hybrid cars continued its strong rise in 2022, according to the EU's statistics agency Eurostat, with an increase of 35 percentage points compared with 2017.

MEPs back new 'Euro 7' rules to reduce road transport emissions — 17 October 2023, 00:05 CET

The European Parliament's environment committee adopted proposals Thursday to lower pollutant emissions and set battery durability requirements for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks.

Brussels ends antitrust block exemption for liner shipping — 10 October 2023, 22:07 CET

The Commission decided Tuesday not to extend the legal framework which exempts liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules, judging it no longer promotes competition in the shipping sector.

Consortia Block Exemption Regulation - guide — 10 October 2023, 22:02 CET

The European Commission decided on 10 October not to extend the EU legal framework which exempts liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules (Consortia Block Exemption Regulation or 'CBER').

EU charts path to decarbonising aviation — 09 October 2023, 22:06 CET

More renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector following Monday's adoption of a new regulation by the EU Council on a 'ReFuelEU aviation' initiative.

EU launches probe into subsidised electric cars from China — 04 October 2023, 23:16 CET

As cheap, subsidised imports of Chinese electric cars surge into Europe, the EU Commission formally launched Wednesday an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of electric vehicles from China.

EU issues tourism calls under Digital Europe — 28 September 2023, 23:26 CET

The European Commission opened new calls for proposals Thursday under the Digital Europe Programme to boost data-sharing among tourism businesses, destinations and public authorities.

45 pct of world's tourism arrivals are in the EU — 27 September 2023, 23:26 CET

The EU received 45.8 per cent of all international tourism arrivals in the world in 2022, Eurostat reports, even though it represents just 5.6% of the world's population and 3.0% of the world's land area.

EU launches EUR 7 bn call for transport infrastructure projects — 26 September 2023, 23:27 CET

The EU Commission launched a call for proposals Tuesday making over EUR 7 billion available for projects targeting new and improved transport infrastructure on the trans-European transport network.

EU states look for 'realistic' air pollution levels for cars & vans — 26 September 2023, 23:27 CET

EU states adopted their position Monday on the 'Euro 7' type-approval regulation for motor vehicles and engines, which sets limits for non-exhaust emissions such as particles from brakes and tyres.

70 pct of jet fuels at EU airports must be green by 2050 — 13 September 2023, 16:59 CET

The European Parliament approved a new law Wednesday to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector, in order to cut emissions.

EU to launch anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric cars — 15 September 2023, 18:05 CET

The EU is to launch an anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles coming from China, Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced in her State of the European Union speech Wednesday.

EUR 352m to boost greener mobility in Europe — 12 September 2023, 18:04 CET

The EU is to provide financial support of EUR 352m to 26 transport infrastructure projects, the Commission said Monday, part of efforts to deliver an environmentally sustainable transport network.

EU plans disability, parking cards valid in all EU Member States — 06 September 2023, 22:38 CET

The Commission delivered a legislative proposal Wednesday to ensure people with disabilities will be able to access special conditions, preferential treatment, and parking rights when visiting another EU state.

European Disability Card and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities - guide — 06 September 2023, 21:50 CET

The European Commission delivered a legislative proposal on 6 September that will facilitate access to the right to free movement for persons with disabilities, by making sure they can, on an equal basis, access special conditions, preferential treatment, and parking rights when visiting another EU Member State.

EU looks to improve end-of-life management of cars — 13 July 2023, 17:07 CET

The European Commission proposed measures Thursday to enhance the circularity of the automotive sector, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles.

End-of-Life vehicles - guide — 13 July 2023, 17:01 CET

The European Commission proposed on 13 July measures to enhance the circularity of the automotive sector, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles.

EU looks to make freight transport more sustainable — 11 July 2023, 23:59 CET

The EU Commission proposed measures Tuesday to make freight transport more efficient and more sustainable, improving rail infrastructure management with incentives for low-emission lorries.

New measures to better manage and coordinate European rail traffic - guide — 11 July 2023, 23:55 CET

The European Commission proposed on 11 July measures to make freight transport more efficient and more sustainable, by improving rail infrastructure management, offering stronger incentives for low-emission lorries, and better information on freight transport greenhouse gas emissions.

Travel agencies commit to 14-day refund for cancelled flights — 27 June 2023, 21:52 CET

Following dialogue with the Commission and consumer authorities, major online travel agencies said Tuesday consumers should be able to receive refunds after 14 days in the event of flight cancellation.