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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13845
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SECTORAL POLICIES / Transport

Early revision of CO2 emission standards for truck makers would endanger European market, according to T&E

In an analysis published on Wednesday 8 April, the think tank Transport & Environment (T&E) examines the request by heavy-duty vehicles manufacturers to bring forward the revision of CO2 emission standards from 2027 to 2026.

According to T&E, “revising CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles at the present time would create uncertainty and slow investment in clean technologies, including charging infrastructure [...]”.

The think tank concludes that the main obstacle to investment in...

Contents

INSTITUTIONAL
Interview FUTURE OF EU: parliamentary elections in Hungary - according to Jacques Rupnik, a political changeover will not be enough to transform structures of Orbán system
FUTURE OF EU: how a political change in Hungary could be a game-changer at EU level
BUDGET: MFF 2028-2034 - European Parliament’s co-rapporteurs reject flexibility proposed by Commission and defend more controlled budget
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST
ECONOMY: European Commission evaluates possibility of taxing oil company super-profits at EU level
AGRICULTURE: European Commission to propose measures to increase fertiliser production in EU
SECTORAL POLICIES
AGRICULTURE: MEPs sceptical about model proposed by European Commission for 2028-2034 CAP
HOME AFFAIRS: ‘Entry/Exit system’ becomes fully operational in Schengen area, but remains flexible until September
ENERGY: European Commission publishes new rules to improve how energy market data is monitored and reported
TRANSPORT: early revision of CO2 emission standards for truck makers would endanger European market, according to T&E
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
DEMOCRACY: post-election period in Hungary will be just as crucial for integrity of rule of law, warn several MEPs
SOCIAL AFFAIRS - EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT: directive on quality traineeships - European Parliament and unions fear negotiations will stall
EMPLOYMENT: housing, labour shortages, and ‘exodus’ of youth - stakeholders in French border regions call for regulatory adjustments
EXTERNAL ACTION
SERBIA: two MEPs call for swift EU action against Belgrade’s shift towards authoritarianism
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: Council of Europe advocates making users and creators of online content accountable, based on respect for human rights
MIGRATION: ‘Migration’ Committee of Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly calls for creation of European sea search‑and‑rescue corps
HUNGARY: Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe will observe elections
NEWS BRIEFS
STATE AID: EU approves Italian aid worth €211 million for development of photonic chips
EUROPEAN COMMISSION: College of Commissioners to take stock of situation in Middle East and all its repercussions on EU on 13 April
ENERGY: European Commission publishes delegated regulation concerning list of cross-border PCI/PMI energy projects
FINANCE/CLIMATE: Better Finance calls for clarity and credibility in revision of European Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
RESEARCH: European Commission launches 30th edition of ‘Marie Skłodowska-Curie’ postdoctoral fellowships, with budget of almost €400 million
EMU: adoption of single currency in Bulgaria has had “limited” impact on prices, according to experts at European Central Bank