On 31 May 2017, the European Commission presented three legislative proposals, as part of a ‘mobility package’, on the posting of drivers, their resting times, and the rules of cabotage. They proved to be one of the most controversial pieces of EU legislation both for the Committee on Transport and Tourism and the European Parliament as a whole.

From the outset of his tenure, Commission President  Juncker  set forth a vision for the European Union (EU) to become a world leader in digitalisation. Digital dominance was the goal and progress towards zero deaths on European roads was a prerequisite. Against this backdrop, CCAM was the apparent panacea.

Two out of five EU citizens face sexual dysfunction during their lifetime. Yet, far more than for any other type of illness, the public remains mostly unaware, and patients are subject to stigma. Why the taboo prevails is always hard to explain in full. However, it’s time to talk about sex, EU!

In recent years, the European Commission has faced criticism from the media and civil society for not anticipating several automotive scandals. One can cite the ‘dieselgate’ or the more recent ‘car cartel’, which led to investigations affecting a broad range of European carmakers.

To fend off criticism for failure to reach the 2020 target, the Commission presented a proposal for a revision of the General Safety Regulation (GSR) and the Pedestrian Safety Regulation (PSR) as part of its Third Mobility Package.

When it comes to environmental concerns, transportation has always been the “Ugly Duckling”. In recent years, the European Union undertook many policy initiatives to reduce transport’s carbon footprint. Find out more in our coverage regarding CO2 emission standards for cars, vans and trucks.

The German government is taking final steps to roll out next year its controversial PKW-Maut, a motorway toll that would apply de facto primarily to foreign passenger cars.

The controversy over a road toll in the EU’s largest member state has led to a rare infringement procedure between two member states. Beyond the technicalities and domestic politics, it raises a broader question about how to finance road infrastructures in Europe.

The global race to electro-mobility is on, and Europe is trying to take the lead on battery cell production for vehicles.