As the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union concludes, it has underscored the vital role of transport investments in ensuring territorial cohesion, bolstering the resilience of supply chains, and enhancing the EU’s competitiveness. In a comprehensive note to the Council, the Presidency highlighted the outcomes of high-level discussions held during the first half of 2025, emphasising the necessity of robust and reliable transport infrastructure for the EU’s economic and security landscape.
GMPB — October 9th — Competing ETS Amendments Set Out Transport Funding Priorities as EU Emissions Rise
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