The co-rapporteurs of the text on the ‘greening’ of corporate fleets in the European Parliament, Tiemo Wölken (S&D, German) and François Kalfon (S&D, French), presented their draft report to the Committee on Transport (TRAN) this Wednesday 3 June.
This draft remains close to the Commission’s initial proposal. “We support the European Commission’s approach, which consists of setting binding national targets and […] ending subsidies for internal-combustion vehicles by the end of 2028”, François Kalfon explained. Corporate fleets account for approximately 60% of new vehicle sales in Europe. However, these vehicles often end up on the second-hand market within three years at lower cost, making them more accessible to individuals.
Nevertheless, the debates following the report’s presentation revealed already visible divisions among Member States. Nine capitals called for incentive-based measures rather than binding targets (see EUROPE 13869/3). While MEPs from certain countries, such as France, advocate for the rapid electrification of this market, others reject the idea of binding targets. One concern that regularly resurfaces among the various groups is the uneven rollout of electric charging points from one country to another.
This proposal is part of a broader legislative package, the ‘automotive package’, which also includes the text on emissions from light commercial vehicles (see EUROPE 13880/14). Discussions on this legislative proposal will continue in the coming weeks, notably at an EU Council meeting of transport ministers in Luxembourg on 8 June.
To consult the draft report (in French): https://aeur.eu/f/m5n (Original version in French by Juliette Verdes)