Highlights
In 2025, the European Commission launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry - an inclusive, collaborative initiative aimed at addressing the sector’s key challenges. Building on this dialogue, the Commission presented an Action Plan, outlining concrete measures to strengthen the industry’s competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation, ensuring a resilient and future-proof European automotive sector.
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU stands in solidarity with Ukraine. The EU is acting swiftly and decisively to put an end to Russia’s aggression by imposing wide-ranging sanctions and measures. In parallel, it is supporting the Ukrainian people by providing financial, military and humanitarian assistance. This page collects information on transport measures.
The European Commission invites all maritime stakeholders and financial institutions to familiarise themselves with the new Ship Financing Portal! Thanks to its continuously updated inventory of financing products, the Portal aims to improve access to financing for the shipping sector and the wider maritime industry, so as to foster a sustainable and competitive maritime sector.
News
Latest figures on Ukrainian exports and imports via the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes: new transport routes established in the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
The Commission released preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2024, reporting around 19,800 deaths - a 3% decrease from 2023, equivalent to 600 fewer lives lost.
March infringements package: key decisions
Joining forces to make Europe the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world!
Today, the Commission adopted a decision regarding measures to be introduced by the Netherlands at Schiphol Airport to reduce the aircraft noise burden on residents.
The European automotive sector is at critical turning point, challenged by rapid technological changes and increasing competition. To address the changes ahead, President von der Leyen in January launched a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry.