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EP: votes on CBAM simplification, Waste Framework Directive and circularity in the automotive sector

New rules to reduce food and textile waste, new circularity requirements for vehicles and simplification of the CBAM rules; these are the main legislative texts relating to transition that were adopted by the European Parliament during its Plenary session in Strasbourg on 9 and 10/09/2025. The…

Domain(s): Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Circularity, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 410771
• Published on 10/09/25 at 17:38

State of the Union Speech: Ursula von der Leyen's announcements in Strasbourg (European Parliament)

"Europe’s independence will depend on its ability to compete in today’s turbulent times. We have everything it takes to thrive here in Europe, from our single market to our social market economy. But we know the economic and geopolitical headwinds are strong, and we have seen how dependencies can…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Circularity, …
• Article # 410834
• Published on 10/09/25 at 17:27

MAN Truck & Bus: Carla Detrieux Head of Zero Emission development for Europe and France

Carla Detrieux has been appointed Head of Zero Emission Development for the truck division, covering MAN Truck & Bus's European and French markets, with effect from 08/09/2025, the German manufacturer announced on the same day. In her new role, Carla Detrieux will be responsible for…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Decarbonisation , Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 410892
• Published on 10/09/25 at 11:56

FR /E-mobility: 21.5% increase in registrations in August 2025, "A market driven by enterprises"

25,011 light electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (passenger cars and commercial vehicles) were registered in France in August 2025, up 21.5% on August 2024, according to the monthly registration barometer published by Avere-France on 09/09/2025. The breakdown of registrations in August…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Production / Construction, Automotive & e-mobility
• Article # 410833
• Published on 10/09/25 at 10:15

FR / Call for projects: developing knowledge of the impact of transport on living organisms (Ademe)

A call for research projects aimed at developing knowledge of the impact of pollutants and human activities on living organisms, and in particular the impact of transport, is open until 04/12/2025; it has been opened by the French agency Ademe on 05/09/2025. The call for projects comprises five…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Academic, Research & innovation
• Article # 410823
• Published on 10/09/25 at 09:14

EU: 'Unlocking e-fuels, securing AFIF and completing TEN-T: our recommendations on the STIP' (T&E)

"The STIP (Sustainable Transport Investment Plan) should focus on unlocking e-fuels for aviation and shipping, securing AFIF (alternative fuels infrastructure facility) as a key tool for clean transport infrastructure, and completing the electrification of TEN-T for road transport", recommends T&E…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding, …
• Article # 410694
• Published on 09/09/25 at 12:58

Fr / State Budget 2025: €76, 7 M allocated to 'Ecology, sustainable development and mobility'

€76,7 M in payment appropriations and €296 m in commitment authorisations and have been allocated to the "Ecology, sustainable development and mobility" mission of the general budget for 2025, according to an order of the Minister attached to the Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industrial…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Biodiversity, Infrastructures & Grids, …
• Article # 410643
• Published on 09/09/25 at 09:59

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FR / Ecological bonus: €1,000 increase for EVs assembled in Europe with European batteries

The existing ecological bonus will be increased by €1,000 for electric vehicles assembled in Europe with a European battery from 01/10/2025, announced Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forestry, the Sea and Fisheries, and Marc Ferracci, Minister for Industry…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): National bodies, Financing & funding, Automotive & e-mobility
• Article # 410524
• Published on 08/09/25 at 12:11

Agenda of the week: events not to be missed between the 08 and 12/09/2025

This week, the Regenerative Agriculture Summit takes place in Amsterdam, from the 8 to the 10/09/2025. An informal Council of AgriFish Ministers takes place in Copenhagen, on the 08 and 09/09/2025. MEPs are in Strasbourg all week for the Plenary session. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials
• Article # 410491
• Published on 08/09/25 at 11:57

Batteries: "Europe risks losing its strategic autonomy" (Powerco, Verkor and ACC)

"Without immediate, targeted support for local battery production, Europe risks losing its strategic autonomy in a key 21^st century technology", wrote PowerCo, Verkor and ACC, battery manufacturers in France, Germany and Spain, in a joint statement on 04/09/2025. " While the United States and…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Policies & Regulation, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 410281
• Published on 05/09/25 at 11:19