A recent study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) has shed light on the challenges of mobility poverty and the implications of new climate policies on the EU’s nine outermost regions. The study, which introduces a functional definition of mobility poverty, assesses its impact on transport and tourism sectors and reviews the Fit for 55 transport-related legislation, providing a comprehensive analysis and policy recommendations.
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
