France has made significant progress in its transport infrastructure projects, as highlighted in the European Commission’s positive preliminary assessment of its €3.26 billion payment request under the NextGenerationEU recovery plan. The initiatives focus on enhancing energy efficiency, digitalisation, and sustainable transport infrastructure, aligning with the broader EU goals of fostering a greener, more digital, and competitive union.
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
