The European Commission has proposed a significant amendment to Council Directive 96/53/EC, aiming to modernise the regulations governing the dimensions and weights of heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) operating within the EU. This proposal is part of the EU’s broader push for sustainable and efficient transport, introducing several key measures to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
GMPB — October 9th — Competing ETS Amendments Set Out Transport Funding Priorities as EU Emissions Rise
9 October 2026
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
