Mobility
Latest news, analysis and comment on mobility policy in Europe and beyond.
The price tag of COP28’s renewable energy pledge
POLITICO crunched the numbers and found that while tripling renewable energy is within reach, doubling energy efficiency will be harder.
EU strikes deal classifying some gig workers as employees
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launch missile at Norwegian tanker
Austria signals softer stance on Romania, Bulgaria over air traffic
Gibraltar airport key to Spain-Britain deal, says Spanish foreign minister
As Germany sneezes, Europe is catching a cold
Elon Musk’s new enemy: Nordic workers
EU puts list of Chinese firms with Russia links on Xi’s table
The summit with Beijing also saw ‘intense’ discussion on the root causes of the growing trade imbalance, Commission chief says.
Ukraine denounces Polish truckers for harming its war effort
Kyiv says the border blockade is hurting its economy and taxes, but Polish truckers claim they face discrimination in Ukraine.
China rejects EU’s trade deficit complaint
It makes no sense for the bloc to impose restrictions on high-tech exports and then complain about the trade deficit, says Beijing.
European Commission proposes 3-year delay to Brexit electric vehicle tariffs
Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič insists decision was “taken from the point of view of European industrial interest,” and is not a favor to the Brits.
Russian oil price cap has largely failed, new report finds
An analysis shared with POLITICO reveals that sanctions cheats, gaping loopholes and widespread circumvention mean oil revenues are still filling Moscow’s war chest.
‘Everything indicates’ Chinese ship damaged Baltic pipeline on purpose, Finland says
‘I would think that you would notice that you’re dragging an anchor behind you for hundreds of kilometers,’ says minister.
EU strikes deal on cyber law for internet-connected products
Law will force manufacturers of the ‘Internet of Things’ to increase cybersecurity protections.
Peeing in cups and smoking in carriages: On board the Eurostar from hell
A snapped electrical cable leads to an eight-hour railway nightmare, complete with overflowing toilets, hunger pangs and rage at Eurostar.
Electrical cable falls on Eurostar train
The incident is expected to have knock-on effects on the busy London-Brussels-Amsterdam route.
Estonia could close Russian border in face of ‘hybrid attack’
Hundreds of asylum seekers have crossed into the EU in recent weeks with the support of the Kremlin, officials say.
Truck chaos on Polish border signals tensions over integrating Ukraine into EU
Thousands of trucks are blocked at the border as Poles fume Ukrainians are undercutting them in sectors ranging from freight to food.
Germany’s Scholz vows to ‘invest heavily’ in green transition despite budget crisis
Under intense fire from the conservative opposition, the German chancellor provided no specifics on how the government would pay for it.
Tesla wins court backing in suit over blocked license plates in Sweden
Delivery of the plates is being blocked by industrial action by postal workers.
Collision course: What London’s mayor learned when he took on the cars
Sadiq Khan is facing protest, death threats for the expansion of his city’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
Deaths from toxic air on the rise as EU battles to tackle pollution
EU capitals are struggling to respect Europe’s air quality standards and are pushing back against setting stricter rules.
Nissan to ramp up UK EV production after government support
The pledge to build three electric vehicle models in the UK will protect 7,000 direct jobs, the firm said.
France to back last-minute delay to Brexit tariffs on electric vehicles
The country has been the main opposition to extending a key grace period.
EU risks coming back empty-handed from China summit
No joint statement yet planned at December 7-8 summit, the first to be held in four years.
Poland’s dream of massive air hub hits political crosswinds
The PiS government wanted a project bigger than London Heathrow, but the probable new guard under Tusk doesn’t think the numbers add up.
Why Germany can’t square a €60 billion circle
Following a bombshell ruling by Germany’s top court, the financial pain for the ruling coalition may be only just beginning.
Czechs push for longer exemption from Russia steel sanctions
Russian steel maker NLMK is a key supplier to the Czech auto industry, which accounts for around 10 percent of the country’s GDP.
Finland slams shut some Russia border crossings
‘We have acted decisively and swiftly,’ says Finnish PM, amid escalating dispute with Moscow about migrants.
China’s EV overcapacity will get worse, von der Leyen warns
European Commission chief also sheds light on Taiwan shortly before EU-China summit in Beijing.
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