The Commission’s plan faces multiple hurdles: massive capital needs for megawatt charging hubs and grid upgrades; battery weight and range limits that cut payloads; dependence on scarce raw materials; uneven state-aid capacity among Member States; uncertain resale values without a robust battery-health market; and a looming skills gap as combustion-engine jobs disappear. integrated rail/road/ports-waterways freight transport, with […]
Commission proposes to reinforce long-term EU budget to face most urgent challenges. A targeted revision of the Multiannual Finance Framework (MFF) is asked to equip the MFF with the means to ensure that the EU can meet its legal obligations and address the most urgent priorities. Among these, increased aid to Ukraine, refinancing of certain funds, coverage […]
Agreement made between Germany and the Commission on e-fuels. Yesterday, despite a blocking minority who had threatened not to adopt the new rules, the Council of the EU adopted a regulation setting stricter CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans from 2035. The new rules aim to reduce emissions from road transport that has the […]
On Tuesday, the European Parliament adopted the rules governing digital services and digital markets in Europe. The growth of digital markets and the services’ market has taken place in a tumultuous way, dominant positions have been formed, cartels have been created and the public is sometimes the victim of fraudulent actions. For this reason, the […]
This week the European Parliament will confirm the agreement with Council on two important european initiatives. Two flags that have characterised Europe that everyone has known and touched: Erasmus and the support to film production/distribution and Culture. Near €29 billion for the next seven years. Here are some insights on the main decisions that will […]
