Public transport
Empowering the EU’s road transport industry
The EU’s road transport sector faces critical challenges. The IRU’s roadmap urges policymakers to enact supportive legislation to ensure the EU’s economic and environmental goals are met.
5 signs Paris Olympics are a hit — even with the French
Divided by migration, this tiny Italian community turned into a ghost town
In this corner of Europe, no one cares about the EU election
Navalny’s final plan to cause ‘maximum damage’ to Putin
Angry workers and slumping salaries make for a combustible mix at Europe’s airlines and railways
Chaos, fires and tear gas roil Brussels as farmers clash with police
Stink of manure permeates EU capital amid ongoing battles between protesting farmers and cops.
Farmers plan another protest in Brussels on Monday
The demonstration is expected to cause traffic chaos in the European district.
Here’s your life in 2040 — if the EU’s climate plan works
Fewer steaks, a carbon Nutri-Score on food labels, bikeshares galore, and incentives to downsize once your kids move out.
Return of (some) masks! Belgium advises face coverings amid flu surge
Authorities stressed the measure, which is recommended for vulnerable people, will be lifted “as soon as possible.”
Paris to SUVs: Get off my streets!
Paris referendum signals danger for SUV owners and the car industry.
Politics threatens to spoil Paris 2024 Olympics
Emmanuel Macron’s sports extravaganza faces tense geopolitical moment.
Belgian PM faces high-wire act in China as EU, Taiwan fears intrude
Alexander De Croo will seek to balance national and EU interests during his trip to Beijing — amid strained trade ties and tensions around Taiwan’s presidential election.
Italian minister engineers unscheduled stop by public train
Ministers ‘cannot stop the trains for all citizens,’ the political opposition said.
Keep your bedbugs, Putin tells the EU
Russian leader mocks Europe’s insect issues while scoffing at new round of sanctions.
Paris bedbugs: We’re worried too, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
Khan says he’s speaking to ‘our friends in Paris’ for advice on keeping bedbugs at bay.
Paris bedbugs: It’s not a big deal, says French transport chief
The tiny insects have been spotted on public transport over the past few weeks, but Clément Beaune says no need to worry.
Paris bedbugs ‘hell’: Don’t panic, health chief urges
Invasive creatures swarm public transport in the French capital, raising alarm among residents and public officials.
Don’t let the bedbugs bite! France tackles insect invasion on public transport
Emmanuel Macron’s government springs into action as Paris deputy mayor warns ‘no one is immune.’
Walk this way: Touring Brussels on foot
A guide to some of the city’s hidden gems — and not a peeing boy in site.
Arrive at Gare du Midi, then run! How to navigate Brussels
From confusing and dangerous train stations to scooters dumped in a pile, Brussels has all your transport needs covered.
Critics slam Belgian Green chief’s taxi ride on car-free Sunday
Belgian Green party’s co-chair said it would have been too ‘complicated’ to ride a bike to an interview.
Rishi Sunak is attempting a leadership reset. He may be too late
The UK prime minister hopes to revive his flagging fortunes this fall with a government overhaul.
Brits balk at Rishi Sunak’s short-haul helicopter habit
Polling suggests Brits would prefer the prime minister takes public transport.
Crack cocaine floods Brussels as alarm sounds over safety in EU capital
Areas around the city’s main international railway station are totally unsafe, hotel workers tell POLITICO.
Rishi Sunak’s trying to have it both ways on climate action
The UK Conservatives spy an opening by bashing environment policy — while still promising to cut carbon emissions.