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Transport & tourism › Road & vehicles
Decisions about road transport, cars, trucks, driving licences, road safety or vehicle standards.
13 subjects in 11 sittings · 11 adopted, 0 rejected · May 2025 – Jul 2026
New laws 12Consent 1
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Latest decisions
- International passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions: cabotage operations between Austria and Switzerland
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law that would empower Austria to amend its 1958 bilateral road transport agreement with Switzerland, allowing cabotage operations for coach and bus services in their border regions. The authorisation is limited to specific Austrian border districts and requires no discrimination between EU and other carriers and no distortion of competition. Parliament supports the proposal to improve cross-border public transport links and increase travel options for people in the area.
Foreign affairsTransport & tourism
7 Jul 2026 · New laws · report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · 1st reading · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0174 · 2025/0407
- Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles
The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to support the automotive sector's shift to a circular economy by promoting recycled materials and improving how vehicles are scrapped. Parliament's position includes amendments to clarify rules, cut red tape, and align with other EU laws, while keeping targets realistic for industry. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalized.
Economy & single marketTransport & tourismClimate & environment
18 Jun 2026 · New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284
Adopted 437–112–20 · by a large majority - Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package)
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspections of vehicles. The position updates rules for cars, vans, and commercial vehicles, and adds regular inspections for motor scooters above 50 cm³. Parliament removed proposed mandatory annual inspections for older cars and light vans, and kept remote sensing optional for member states. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalised.
21 May 2026 · New laws · report by Jens Gieseke · 1st reading · voted 13:25 · A-10-2026-0139 · 2025/0097
Adopted 369–126–84 · by a large majority - Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
12 Mar 2026 · New laws · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 12:06
- Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
10 Mar 2026 · New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published - Driving licences
The directive updates EU rules on driving licences, introducing mutually recognised EU mobile driving licences and clarifying minimum age requirements. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed and published. The new rules also set medical fitness requirements, default validity periods, and rules for novice drivers and accompanied driving.
21 Oct 2025 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0191 · 2023/0053
no count published - Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications
The text establishes an EU system for sharing information and recognising driving disqualifications across member states for major offences such as drink or drug driving, excessive speeding, or causing death or serious injury. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the directive will be adopted as agreed, ending impunity for drivers committing such offences outside the country that issued their licence. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.
21 Oct 2025 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0193 · 2023/0055
no count published - Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions
Transport & tourismClimate & environment
7 Oct 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:27
Adopted 458–182–11 · by a large majority - Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and rules for managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to boost recycling of materials like steel and plastic, improve how old vehicles are handled, and align rules across member states. Parliament's position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalized.
Economy & single marketTransport & tourismClimate & environment
9 Sept 2025 · New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 67 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284
Adopted 431–145–76 · by a large majority - Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions
Transport & tourismClimate & environment
9 Sept 2025 · New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published - Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine amending the Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022
Parliament gave its consent to the agreement amending the EU-Ukraine deal on the carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022. The consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the Union. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Ukraine.
Transport & tourismForeign affairs
17 Jun 2025 · Consent · report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · consent procedure · voted 13:43 · A-10-2025-0102 · 2024/0290
Adopted 488–137–34 · by a large majority - CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
8 May 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 22 ballots · voted 13:10
Adopted 458–101–14 · by a large majority - CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
6 May 2025 · New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2025/0407 International passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions: cabotage operations between Austria and Switzerland 7 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
- 2023/0284 Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles 18 Jun 2026 · 2 votes
- 2025/0097 Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package) 21 May 2026 · 1 vote
- 2023/0053 Driving licences 21 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
- 2023/0055 Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications 21 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/0290 Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine amending the Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022 17 Jun 2025 · 1 vote
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 8 most recent final roll calls about road & vehicles. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.
| Group | Backed | Opposed | Abstained | Split | With the outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (50 %) | 3 (38 %) | 1 | 0 | 50 % | |
| 5 (63 %) | 2 (25 %) | 1 | 0 | 63 % | |
| 8 (100 %) | 0 (0 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 8 (100 %) | 0 (0 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 8 (100 %) | 0 (0 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 6 (75 %) | 1 (13 %) | 1 | 0 | 75 % | |
| 3 (38 %) | 5 (63 %) | 0 | 0 | 38 % | |
| 3 (38 %) | 5 (63 %) | 0 | 0 | 38 % | |
| 3 (38 %) | 5 (63 %) | 0 | 0 | 38 % |