The European Union is developing a new framework for vehicle circularity and end-of-life management, consolidating rules on vehicle design, recyclability and end-of-life treatment into a single regulatory structure. The measures are intended to increase material recovery, reduce exposure to imported raw materials and support the use of recycled content in new vehicles, while avoiding additional administrative burdens for manufacturers. The
By Thomas Jeremie Hayden-Lefebvre & Swyn Griffith – Green Mobility Magazine An interview with Andor Deli, former Member of the European Parliament and Hungary’s national coordinator for the EU–Western Balkan Green Lanes Initiative. Andor Deli, former Member of the European Parliament and Hungary’s national coordinator for the EU–Western Balkan Green Lanes Initiative, discusses border efficiency, freight flows, and the role
Headlines: IEA sees EVs approaching 30% of global car sales as energy security concerns accelerate market shift Conservatives underestimate environmental impact of sustainable behaviour, study finds Heatwave conditions raise battery efficiency and charging concerns for EV owners Commission prepares EU Critical Raw Materials Centre with joint purchasing and stockpiling powers Busworld Southeast Asia highlights ASEAN premium coach growth and gradual
On the week of the 11th of May, the Green Mobility Magazine, together with the eFuel Alliance, brought together stakeholders from the transport, energy and industrial policy sectors, alongside members of the media, for a series of discussions in Brussels examining the opportunities and challenges linked to the development of eFuels and their potential role in transport decarbonisation. The discussions
Headlines: Commission proposes stricter aviation State aid regime with new decarbonisation conditions for airport funding Commission targets rail ticketing gatekeepers with mandatory platform access, expanded passenger rights Consumer groups welcome EU rail passenger package as industry concerns emerge over ticketing overhaul European cycling industry sees stabilisation signs, but correction pressures persist IOGP Europe, Eurogas warn against market intervention in EU
Headlines: Marine Environment Protection Committee signals renewed momentum on IMO Net-Zero Framework Commission reports record maritime emissions in 2024 driven by Red Sea rerouting European shipowners warn of widening gap between clean vessel investment and fuel availability ITF ministers adopt recommendations on freight digitalisation and urban mobility European Rail Passengers’ Federation calls for binding EU rules on cross-border rights and
Headlines: Commission sets out immediate measures and pipeline of legislative actions under ‘AccelerateEU’ Commission consults on aviation strategy to address competitiveness, autonomy and security risks IMO maritime decarbonisation talks face renewed uncertainty ahead of MEPC 84 Commission clears Lisbon metro contract under Foreign Subsidies Regulation with remedies European EV sales rise sharply as oil dependence returns to policy focus EU
The European Commission has outlined a range of transport measures that member states could deploy for rapid impact, including encouraging teleworking and limiting air travel, according to a leaked document seen by the Green Mobility Magazine. The document does not propose EU-level legislation, but instead presents a non-exhaustive menu of “types of measures for immediate relief”, setting out what member
Headlines: France targets two-thirds of EV sales by 2030 in electrification push Germany moves to restrict fuel price increases and release oil reserves Industry calls for rapid overhaul of Combined Transport Directive ENVI briefing flags structural barriers to fossil fuel phase-out ahead of Colombia conference Leaked ACEA paper calls for softer CO2 targets and extended flexibilities EU battery sector loses
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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