Adopted text
Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions
TA-10-2025-0211 · P10_TA(2025)0211 · PE777.284
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Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposal to amend Directive 1999/62/EC so that zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles can keep benefiting from significantly reduced infrastructure or user charges, or from exemptions, for longer.¶¶ The amended directive extends the period during which these vehicles may pay reduced rates or nothing at all. Parliament and Council reached an agreement, so Parliament's position matches the final act, Directive (EU) 2025/2459.¶
Key points
- Parliament adopts its first-reading position on the Commission proposal to amend Directive 1999/62/EC.¶¶
- The amended directive extends the period in which zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles can benefit from significantly reduced rates of infrastructure or user charges or from exemptions to pay them.¶
- Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.¶
- As an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council, Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2025/2459.¶