Press releases and statements
Press releases and statements
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13 July 2026
30 June 2026
29 June 2026
25 June 2026
17 June 2026
15 June 2026
8 June 2026
- Member states approve conclusions on EU ports strategy
Council approves EU ports strategy conclusions, reaffirming ports’ key role in competitiveness, sustainability, resilience, security and digitalisation.
- Council approves conclusions on the EU maritime industrial strategy
Council approves conclusions on the EU maritime industrial strategy to boost competitiveness, resilience, innovation, security and decarbonisation of the EU’s maritime sector.
28 May 2026
30 March 2026
- Consumer protection: Council gives final sign off to additional safeguards for package travel users
Council gives its final approval to the package travel directive.
- Heavy-duty vehicles: Council adopts targeted flexibility for manufacturers to comply with CO2 targets
The Council has formally adopted a targeted amendment on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, introducing a temporary flexibility for manufacturers.
17 March 2026
4 March 2026
26 February 2026
23 February 2026
15 December 2025
4 December 2025
- Council sets position on updated EU rules on inspections of vehicles and their registration
Transport ministers agree on the Council’s position on the roadworthiness package, aiming at updating EU rules on periodic and roadside inspections of vehicles as well as the registration of vehicles.
- Council sets position on maximum weights and dimensions for road vehicles
Transport ministers adopted a Council position that amends the directive laying down maximum authorised dimensions and weights for certain road vehicles.
19 November 2025
5 November 2025