A recent evaluation by the European Commission has shed light on the effectiveness and relevance of Directive 1999/94/EC, which mandates the provision of information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for new passenger cars sold or leased in the EU. This directive, known as the “car labelling Directive,” aims to empower consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing or leasing vehicles, potentially steering demand towards more fuel-efficient and lower CO2-emitting cars.
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
