On clean air, European mobility, and the peculiar business of registering the same car repeatedly. I have recently bought a used Euro 5 petrol car. It is a 2010 car, which means that it has already lived through several political cycles, survived a fair amount of French administration and, if all goes to plan, will soon be converted to run
Headlines: ENVI backs lower car and van CO₂ targets and zero-emission status for eligible-fuel vehicles Cycling groups criticise weaker company bike provisions in corporate fleet compromise Commission tourism strategy sets out aviation, car rental, and ticketing reforms VÆRIDION raises €30 million and secures selection for EU grant as electric aviation programmes advance EIB agreement opens way for financing Canadian critical
Headlines: UK Budget extends fuel-duty relief and supports public EV charging while reducing hydrogen grants US questions Airbus financing under EU aircraft subsidy truce FuelsEurope warns investment delays threaten 2030 synthetic aviation fuel supply ACEA warns truck weight compromise could undermine zero-emission vehicle uptake Commission considers digital enforcement and simpler road transport rules Inland shipping needs stronger business cases to
Headlines: France and Germany seek more flexibility for Europe’s automotive industry ENVI amendments put transport funding, aviation coverage and ETS2 costs in focus Commission says Port Services Regulation has brought limited change to existing practices EU foreign-investment screening rises as manufacturing remains the largest sector Geopolitical uncertainty prompts supply-chain changes, Beazley survey finds UK removes planning permission for cross-pavement EV
Headlines: ECSA calls for tripling proposed maritime ETS support to 330 million allowances SESAR urges continued investment in Europe’s air traffic management Transport MEPs back dedicated high-speed rail funding ahead of plenary vote Commission selects 46 strategic raw materials projects T&E says real-world PHEV emissions remain far above official figures Busworld opens exhibitor list for its 2027 Brussels show Study
Headlines: Ricci proposes 70% reinvestment requirement for aviation and maritime ETS revenues EU transport emissions rise 2% as rail freight declines Bloss seeks electrification-first ETS funding, reduced biofuel support, and carbon pricing for contrails Fuel associations seek binding renewable transport targets beyond 2030 Industry and NGOs oppose further delay to ETS2 implementation Commission rejects €26 million in Polish aid for
By Dariusz Dybka, Managing Partner at Von Kietz Strategies in Brussels, former SVP and Head of Sustainability at Edelman, Climate Attaché at the Polish Permanent Representation to the EU, and recently principal advisor at Business and Science Poland in Brussels. Two events in two weeks frame the same question. At the New Mobility Congress in Katowice, an exhibition floor sat alongside policy
Headlines: Von der Leyen calls for ‘true Transport Union’ as Commission seeks to double infrastructure funding Atlantic Corridor set to miss 2030 TEN-T completion target EU vehicle manufacturing employment fell 9% between 2019 and 2023, study finds Electric trucks already cheaper than diesel in six major EU markets, T&E finds EV depreciation gap narrows sharply after adjusting for prices and
Headlines: Commission targets 400,000 zero-emission trucks by 2030 under electrification plan EU SAF supply reaches 2.79% as imported feedstocks dominate ReFuelEU market EESC calls for transport rule simplification while warning against deregulation Global rail market grows as access for European suppliers continues to decline EU automotive research needs faster route from demonstration to industrial deployment, JRC finds Europe paying €203
Transport is a key driver of socio-economic prosperity and livelihoods, enabling passenger and goods movement, powering international trade, and safeguarding rapid crisis recovery. In 2021, the transport sector contributed 7% (USD 6.8 trillion) of the global GDP and employed 5.6% of the world’s workforce (193 million people) [1]. However, transport is also the second-largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sector, accounting for roughly 15.9% of global GHG emissions and 21.9% of total CO2 emissions in 2023. To safeguard the sector’s critical role in our societies and economies, transport systems worldwide will have to undergo significant transformations to become more sustainable, low-carbon, equitable and resilient. Central to these will be fundamental changes in how transport is financed, be it through public or private finance, and how economic instruments, such as subsidies and taxes, are applied in the sector. 2025 is a pivotal year on the global climate and transport policy agenda, presenting
Financing sustainable urban mobility is a critical challenge for cities aiming to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance the quality of life for residents. As urban populations continue to grow, the need for efficient, eco-friendly transport systems has never been more pressing. This article explores various financing strategies and innovative models which cities can employ to fund sustainable transport initiatives. From public-private partnerships to land value capture and green bonds, we explore the mechanisms that can drive the transition towards more sustainable urban transport systems, highlighting successful case studies and the role of policy in fostering green mobility solutions. 1.Public-Private Partnerships and Risk Diversification One strategy is adopting public-private partnerships, as the government can share operational and financial risks with private companies. Private partners design, construct, and maintain transportation infrastructure through contracts such as turnkey projects, guaranteeing timely, cost-effective, and functional transport systems. As demonstrated in cities like Bogotá, separating
When workers fill up their cars during their commute in the UK or EU, they pay more tax on petrol than an international airline does when filling up a plane with jet fuel. In fact, the airline pays no tax whatsoever. Despite widespread belief, this anomaly is, in many cases, not the result of restrictions under international law but more a question of political will. Exempting international jet fuel from tax presents a huge missed opportunity for untapped financial flows that could be instrumental in driving the green transition. Aviation’s Privileged Tax Regime Aviation’s climate impact is already high and only getting worse. The industry is responsible for 4% of all global heating and could be producing as much as 22% of global CO2 emissions in 2050, in addition to its non-CO2 impacts [1]. Flights and emissions are projected to double by 2050. At the same time, it is predominantly
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Europe’s exposure to hybrid threats reaches into the systems that preserve food, store blood products, transport passengers, and maintain communications. Over recent weeks, refrigeration cyberattacks have forced supermarkets to discard stock and threatened plasma stored by France’s blood service. Bomb threats have prompted aircraft diversions, military escorts, and security searches. Investigations into attacks on satellite communications infrastructure have led to
France’s preparations for a major European conflict depend on keeping civilian services functioning while deploying armed forces abroad and responding to disruption at home. Parliamentary testimony exposes the practical tension: the personnel, infrastructure, and suppliers needed for military mobilisation also sustain the economy on which that mobilisation depends. A National Assembly defence committee report brings together hearings conducted in May
By Dariusz Dybka, Director, von Kietz The Warsaw Security Forum (WSF) 2026 was a chance to rethink how Europe talks about security and how it delivers it. But first, the EU and NATO need to define what security as a common good means, and how far its geographical scope extends. With a long confrontation with Russia, hybrid threats, and growing
On Saturday, my family and I watched from our balcony as CRS riot police confronted protesters and, subsequently, rioters outside the government building opposite our flat. Our exposure was necessarily limited, but the distinction between those who had come to express their dissatisfaction and those who had come to cause violence was quite clear. The procession itself, the cortège, followed
Over the past two weeks, a series of security incidents has affected critical and strategic infrastructure across Europe. Rail disruption, drone incursions, incidents affecting airports and border infrastructure, fires and attempted attacks involving defence-industrial sites, and increasingly serious military encounters have all formed part of the European security picture. These events have different circumstances and, where established, different attributions. They
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