Commission highlights the shift to clean mobility as a key pillar in the development of the European automotive sector
18 April 25
Bianca Sofian
The European Commission published an action plan for the European automotive sector. The action plan builds on the Competitiveness Compass, the Clean Industrial Deal and a series of consultations with more than 100 organisations. Concrete measures were structured around five key areas, including clean mobility.
Commission targets only four final product groups for new ecodesign requirements
17 April 25
Bianca Sofian
The European Commission adopted the first Ecodesign for sustainable products and energy labelling working plan under the Ecodesign for sustainable products regulation. The plan includes four final products, two intermediate products and two horizontal requirements. No additional ban on the destruction of unsold goods was put forward.
An uncertain future for combined transport in Europe and France
16 April 25
Emilie Degand
Volumes of freight carried by combined transport recovered in 2024 but remained below the levels seen in 2022. While stakeholders remain optimistic that 2025 will see growth in combined transport volumes, fundamental challenges and uncertainties remain.
European sustainability developments – 1Q 2025 update
01 April 25
Bianca Sofian
Main developments on environmental policy and regulation in Europe in the three months from January to March 2025.
Explainer: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
21 March 25
Emilie Degand
Explainer on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Europe's strategy for enhanced competitiveness with decarbonisation
12 March 25
Peter Dunn
The European Commission set out its strategy for achieving growth while also decarbonising industry and securing increased economic resilience. The Clean Industrial Deal strategy contains a long list of actions across six wide-ranging areas.