Mobility
Latest news, analysis and comment on mobility policy in Europe and beyond.
EU ministers approve landmark climate measures, but tough talks await
Compromise puts the bloc a step closer to implementing sweeping rules to slash emissions.
View from the summit: A self-defeating G7 fails on all fronts
It’s not going to be easy for the G7 to cap the price of Russian oil
EU engine ban splits Germany’s coalition
UK bill to switch off Northern Ireland Brexit rules clears first hurdle
Car-part makers nervously watch EU efforts to ban fossil-fuel cars
All aboard the climate hypocrisy helicopter at G7
G7 unveils $600B plan to combat China’s Belt and Road
Beijing is increasing its global reach through major investments in Africa and Asia.
Tory Brexiteers will back Northern Ireland protocol bill
British MPs will on Monday vote on the U.K. government’s plan to override trade rules in Northern Ireland.
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
As the Central European country takes over the EU presidency, here’s who could be influential.
EU champion Airbus has deep links to Chinese military industrial complex, report says
The planemaker has key manufacturing facilities in China and its local CEO is a member of the Communist Party.
EU Parliament’s climate champion role in doubt after key vote
MEPs’ compromise to break deadlock is out of step with the reality of climate change, critics say.
Smugglers’ secrets: How Russia can beat EU sanctions
It’s only a matter of time before Russia starts pulling tricks on ships at sea and sending goods via friendly countries to avoid and evade sanctions.
EU moves toward Russian lobbyist ban
Russian representatives will be suspended from the transparency register, as Council of EU takes action.
German finance minister breaks ranks on EU plans to scrap the car by 2035
Christian Lindner says EU’s draft policy was ‘wrong.’
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.
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