G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting
During the G7 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Osaka - Sakai, Japan, on 28-29 October 2023, Trade Ministers amid the changing environment surrounding trade, discussed economic coercion, enhancing supply chain resilience,...
Capacity Regulation: more and better-quality train paths for freight
The proposed new Rail Infrastructure Capacity Management Regulation has been introduced as part of the Greening Freight Transport Package because freight needs more and better-quality train paths to deliver the...
Consultation on monitoring, reporting & verification of aviation non-CO2 impact on the climate
The European Commission is organising a meeting to consult with relevant stakeholders and the public on the objectives, scope and first steps for establishing a monitoring, reporting and verification system...
Fit for 55 climate package: Impact on EU employment by 2030
One of the core strategic objectives of the EU is to ensure that Europe becomes the first climate-neutral continent, with net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To achieve this...
Commission adopts new ETS Union Registry Regulation for Fit for 55
Today the Commission has adopted a Delegated Regulation amending the Registry Regulation (EU) 2019/1122, following the revision of the ETS Directive in the context of the Fit for 55 legislative...
3 November 2023, ESC webinar: EU Regulation on Deforestation Free Products – views from industry and non profit organisations coincide
The Regulation on deforestation-free products targets companies trading in cocoa, palm oil, beef, soy, coffee, rubber (as well as derived products, such as leather, chocolate, tyres, or furniture). These companies...
ENTRANCE Newsletter – 17th Issue
The ENTRANCE project newsletter – 17th Issue is now available! The topics covered in this issue are:
- High-profile events: The Urban Mobility Days 2023 in Seville, Spain (October 4-6) has...
Prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market – Adoption of draft report
On 16 October 2023, the European Parliament Committee on International Trade (INTA) and the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) jointly adopted the draft report on Prohibiting...
Council agrees on new rules to strengthen CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles
16 October 2023, the Council reached an agreement ('general approach') on a proposal to update and strengthen the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The aim of the...
Save-the-date: ESPO Conference 2025
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is pleased to invite you to the 21st edition of the ESPO Conference, taking place on 8-9 May, hosted by the Port of Thessaloniki. ...
Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?
The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a ...
The omnibus package – What implications for the EU’s sustainability credentials and European manufacturers?
In February 2025, the European Commission launched an omnibus initiative to reduce administrative burdens on businesses, and provide more harmonisation within the European market. It also aims to make EU ...
ITF 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks
The ITF 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks will take place from 21 to 23 May in Leipzig, Germany, under the ITF Presidency of Chile.
The ITF Annual ...
European Maritime Day 2025
The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.
The ...
Webinar “Trade Wars: Perfect Storm for Companies”
Global trade is typically the domain of specialists. In recent months, however, news about global trade has dominated the mainstream media.
Despite this, it remains difficult for EU exporters to ...