Headlines: EU study raises concerns over integrity of aviation offsets under CORSIA Business aviation accounts for a third of exempted EU aviation emissions, study finds EU maritime emissions reporting managed with expansion, but overlapping rules add work, study finds UK climate advisers say Heathrow expansion requires aviation emissions rules EU publishes harmonised EV battery durability standard UK sets out rail
Headlines: Smart charging could reduce Europe’s grid investment needs by €10.6 billion Chinese and US manufacturers could capture up to a quarter of European electric truck market by 2030 Real-world plug-in hybrid emissions reach six times official test results ICRT paper proposes airport-level emissions caps if aviation measures fall short Parliament committee backs stronger EU role in cross-border energy infrastructure
Headlines: Commission launches maritime alliance to strengthen European manufacturing Commission opens evaluation of EU airport noise rules UK opens review of zero-emission vehicle mandate as government tests lower 2030 targets Preliminary data put battery-electric car share at 26.3% across reporting EU markets EUI brief warns service-facility bottlenecks could constrain EU rail growth Commission endorses €4.8 billion Greek Social Climate Plan
The two-day maritime conference is scheduled to take place at Copenhagen’s AC Bella Sky Convention Center on 23-24 February 2027. World Maritime Forum 2027 will return to Copenhagen for two days of industry dialogue at the AC Bella Sky Convention Center. Organised by IGGS Group, the gathering will unite shipowners, ship managers, shipbuilders, ports, authorities, maritime suppliers and service providers.
As the European Union advances binding decarbonisation measures across transport, the role of e-fuels has become one of the most contested issues in EU energy and climate policy. Aviation is preparing for the gradual introduction of synthetic fuel obligations under ReFuelEU Aviation, while maritime transport faces a more fragmented transition under FuelEU Maritime, alongside difficult and unresolved negotiations at the
By the Green Mobility Magazine in partnership with the eFuel Alliance. A new study by the eFuel Alliance, developed with Porsche Consulting, argues that the debate over e-fuels in Europe should shift from technological feasibility to industrial deployment. In an interview with the Green Mobility Magazine, CEO Ralf Diemer said the report assesses the global potential of e-fuels and their
Q: How would you assess the automotive supply industry’s progress on sustainability in recent years? Automotive suppliers are committed to achieving climate neutrality in their European operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040 and across the value chain (Scope 3) by 2050. This ambition is backed by concrete action. Between 2023-2024, the group of largest automotive suppliers have collectively reduced
Headlines: Irish Presidency prioritises transport connectivity, rail investment and energy resilience EU unveils €200 million South Caucasus connectivity package following Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement E-Mobility Europe says EV rollout could save EU €12 billion in oil imports annually by 2030 Half of countries invest less than 1% of GDP in transport infrastructure, ITF data show Commission challenges Dutch rail capacity rules
Headlines: Industry group seeks new renewable fuel vehicle category under EU car CO₂ rules French court orders TotalEnergies to include Scope 3 emissions in vigilance plan Study warns growing vehicle size could reduce urban parking capacity by up to 14% Shipping, aviation sectors seek ETS revenue earmarking for sustainable fuels UK launches review of SAF mandate amid concerns over future
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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