Commission recommends Schengen countries open internal borders ‘as soon as possible’
12 Jun Mobility

Commission recommends Schengen countries open internal borders ‘as soon as possible’

EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, said that with the Coronavirus situation improving in all Member States, having internal border controls is no longer effective.
by Martin Banks
Upholding passengers’ rights a ‘common problem’ during Coronavirus crisis, says senior Commission official
19 May Mobility
Upholding passengers’ rights a ‘common problem’ during Coronavirus crisis, says senior Commission official
Vestager hopes that European summer tourism season can be salvaged
06 May Mobility
Vestager hopes that European summer tourism season can be salvaged
How to stop the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting a green future
21 Apr Mobility
How to stop the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting a green future
Decarbonising transport: This is the time to get it right Sponsored
09 Jan Mobility
Decarbonising transport: This is the time to get it right
MEPs will soon vote on several important provisions that could determine whether biofuels can make the needed contribution to decarbonising transport, explains Géraldine Kutas.
EU aviation strategy: Turbulent times?
21 Dec Mobility
EU aviation strategy: Turbulent times?
Two years after the Commission presented its aviation strategy, Jacek P. Krawczyk wonders if industry and policymakers are on the same page.
EU aviation rules must ensure fair and open skies
21 Dec Mobility
EU aviation rules must ensure fair and open skies
The new aviation competition regulation must ensure fairness while leaving no room for protectionism, says Markus Pieper.
Greening the Danube’s inland waterway transport
19 Dec Mobility
Greening the Danube’s inland waterway transport
Europe’s second longest river has major economic potential, but much more needs to be done to make the Danube inland waterway a real EU success story, a recent conference was told.
Issue 467 | 18 December 2017
15 Dec Mobility
Issue 467 | 18 December 2017
Eva Maydell interview, Bulgarian EU Council Presidency Preview, ITER, 5G & Artificial Intelligence, Brexit breakthrough, Afrophobia, Inland waterways, EU-Israel, Aviation, 5 questions with Lambert van Nistelrooij and more...
EU must stop subsidising fossil-fuels infrastructure
13 Dec Mobility
EU must stop subsidising fossil-fuels infrastructure
The European Fund for Strategic Investments is funding dozens of carbon-intensive projects, at the expense of genuinely sustainable infrastructure, argues Anna Roggenbuck
Transport and climate: We need to act now
09 Nov Mobility
Transport and climate: We need to act now
Europe must choose an ambitious path to avoid even more disastrous effects on the climate, writes Matthijs van Miltenburg.
Electrification is a necessary step in decarbonising EU transport sector
09 Nov Mobility
Electrification is a necessary step in decarbonising EU transport sector
Europe won’t reach its climate change goals without reducing the transport sector’s emissions, and electrification is a necessary step in this direction, says Henna Virkkunen.
Autogas is the ideal bridging fuel for sustainable EU road transport Sponsored
08 Nov Mobility
Autogas is the ideal bridging fuel for sustainable EU road transport
But policy incentives to take account of its environmental benefits are needed for the market to accelerate, argues Trevor Morgan.
Issue 464 | 6 November 2017
06 Nov Mobility
Issue 464 | 6 November 2017
Terry Reintke interview, Sexual Harassment and equality, COP23 Climate change talks, Rethinking Recycling: Circular Economy,  COPD Awareness Day, Electrification of Transport, Commissioner Karmenu Vella and the 'Our Ocean' Conference, Antibiotic Awareness Day, 5 questions with Cecilia Malmström and more...
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
30 Oct Mobility
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
The use of biofuels has, in many cases, proven to be extremely beneficial, writes Marijana Petir.
Issue 463 | 23 October 2017
23 Oct Mobility
Issue 463 | 23 October 2017
Elżbieta Bieńkowska interview, New Industrial Policy Strategy, Mental Health, Sustainable Innovation,Biofuels,Energy Union, Cardiovascular Disease, Cohesion Policy, SME Week, 5 questions with Marek Plura and more.
Regional Review | September 2017
03 Oct Mobility
Regional Review | September 2017
European Week of Regions and Cities 2017, Karl-Heinz Lambertz Interview, Future of Europe, Erasmus, Corina Creţu interview, Cohesion Policy, RegioStars, Regional Focus on Brittany, Markku Markkula, 5Qs with Mechelen mayor Bart Somers and more...
Gianni Pittella: EU is successfully reinventing itself
14 Sep Mobility
Gianni Pittella: EU is successfully reinventing itself
Parliament's S&D group leader, Gianni Pittella, has said that despite recent major setbacks, including Brexit and the migration and financial crises, the EU is now successfully reinventing itself.
European Parliament discusses ETS
13 Sep Mobility
European Parliament discusses ETS
On September 11, a debate took place on the EU Emissions Trading System at the European Parliament Plenary session in Strasbourg.
Dieselgate: Outside of the EU, nobody is interested in diesel technology, argues Bas Eickhout
12 Sep Mobility
Dieselgate: Outside of the EU, nobody is interested in diesel technology, argues Bas Eickhout
Greens MEP says the European Commission should introduces plans to ensure compliance of environmental standards.
Dieselgate: Commission must step up to the plate, say Greens
08 Sep Mobility
Dieselgate: Commission must step up to the plate, say Greens
An estimated 25 million cars on Europe's roads are still non-compliant with EU emissions standards, it has been claimed.
It's time to step up efforts to promote electric cars
21 Jun Mobility
It's time to step up efforts to promote electric cars
Electric mobility has never been more accessible, but this requires much more action on the part of national, regional and local authorities, writes Lucy Anderson.
Decarbonising transport: EU going in right direction
21 Jun Mobility
Decarbonising transport: EU going in right direction
The Commission has put forward a number of proposals to decarbonise transport in Europe - now member states need a common framework, writes Henna Virkkunen.
Clean transport: We need to do more and better
21 Jun Mobility
Clean transport: We need to do more and better
Electric cars are an essential part of cleaning up our air, writes Karima Delli.
What future for EU energy?
16 Jun Mobility
What future for EU energy?
Biofuels are an essential part of the energy transition, argue Hans-Olaf Henkel and Marijana Petir.
Violeta Bulc: The current challenges that the transport sector faces present opportunities for women
13 Jun Mobility
Violeta Bulc: The current challenges that the transport sector faces present opportunities for women
European transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc on the new EU mobility package, gender equality in transport, and her own experience as one of Europe's few female entrepreneurs.
EU cities will become 'smart' if they learn from each other
01 Jun Mobility
EU cities will become 'smart' if they learn from each other
Harnessing the potential of Europe's cities requires EU-wide cooperation, argues Roberto Viola.
UN 2030 agenda is an opportunity for Europe
31 May Mobility
UN 2030 agenda is an opportunity for Europe
When passing legislation, it's important for the EU to ensure it sticks to its sustainable development commitments, writes José Inácio Faria.