Mobility
Latest news, analysis and comment on mobility policy in Europe and beyond.
Czech Republic braces for rocky EU presidency amid Ukraine war, high inflation
The Central European country will be working on a shoestring budget — and under close scrutiny of its commitment to green issues.
The Czechs Europe needs to know
EU champion Airbus has deep links to Chinese military industrial complex, report says
EU Parliament’s climate champion role in doubt after key vote
Smugglers’ secrets: How Russia can beat EU sanctions
EU moves toward Russian lobbyist ban
German finance minister breaks ranks on EU plans to scrap the car by 2035
Judges clip EU countries’ wings on collecting travel data
Top court says airlines shouldn’t have to hand over passenger data to governments for EU flights.
Strikes, slowdowns and stoppages: Europe’s travel chaos
Workers are angry over pay, companies are surprised by the bounce-back in travel while stranded passengers fume.
Oil tanker squeeze threatens to leave Putin all at sea
The EU and UK insurance ban could seriously curtail Russian oil exports elsewhere.
European official worried about Russia flying Western-made planes
US and European manufacturers stopped sending spare parts to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
EU launches legal action over UK’s Northern Ireland Brexit bill
EU takes aim at UK legislation which would let it ignore parts of the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol.
MEPs land climate package rescue deal
Compromise includes a new timeline for phasing out free pollution allowances.
New EU rules could unlock hosting benefits for millions
As the cost of living bites, hosting is an economic lifeline for many EU families. New rules could provide Europeans with equal opportunities to use their homes to boost income.
Boris Johnson picks (another) big Brexit fight
UK prime minister makes his move on Northern Ireland protocol as Brussels mulls legal action.
US urges UK to keep talking to EU in ‘good faith’ amid Brexit row
Antony Blinken calls for plan that ‘preserves the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.’
UK vows to ‘remove’ EU court from Northern Ireland Brexit protocol
Boris Johnson insists UK bill on Northern Irish trade is ‘not a big deal.’
Germany’s Habeck vows tougher antitrust law after fuel relief flop
Move could target oil companies’ profits.
German SPD leader floats autobahn speed limit
In interview with Tagesspiegel, Saskia Esken also proposes driving bans if gasoline prices remain high.
US ditches negative COVID test for international visitors
The White House said that the CDC still may bring back the requirement depending on rising COVID-19 cases.
Boris Johnson’s new Brexit gamble
A wounded prime minister retreats to his comfort zone.
EU Parliament clash delays key climate legislation
Furious MEPs failed to strike a deal on an overhaul of the bloc’s carbon market.
European Parliament votes to ban combustion engine cars from 2035
Lawmakers in the European Parliament plenary voted Wednesday to mandate that all new car and van sales should be zero emissions from 2035 as part of efforts …
Key climate proposals fail to pass European Parliament
MEPs refused to adopt positions on key files following conservative-led efforts to water them down.
MEPs prepare for key climate vote against backdrop of war and inflation
Parliament votes Wednesday on measures crucial to reducing the EU’s emissions by 55 percent this decade.
European Parliament heads for car engine ban nail-biter
A tight vote on Wednesday will decide whether or not to set a total ban on combustion-engine cars.
Russia’s Lavrov forced to cancel Serbia visit after neighboring countries close airspace
Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro closed their sky to Putin’s foreign minister.
Senegalese president buys into Putin’s promise to free Ukraine’s grain
Macky Sall calls on countries to lift sanctions on Russian wheat and fertilizers — even though there aren’t any.
Slovak PM calls for a security guarantor for Ukraine grain exports
Reopening Ukraine’s maritime ports is the only way of exporting grains stuck in the country, says Eduard Heger.
How automakers are earning a bundle while making fewer cars
Focusing on high-earning luxury cars carries environmental risks.
More than 20 of Putin’s allies fight back against EU sanctions
More than 20 businessmen, politicians and other individuals connected to the Kremlin are suing the Council of the EU after having been sanctioned following the invasion of …
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