The European Commission has proposed a targeted amendment to the regulation governing CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans, introducing a flexibility measure for manufacturers to meet their targets between 2025 and 2027. This initiative is part of the Commission’s broader Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector, aimed at supporting the industry’s transition towards cleaner technologies while maintaining competitiveness.
GMPB — October 2nd — Brussels Calls for a ‘True Transport Union’ as Atlantic Corridor Slips Beyond 2030
2 October 2026
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
