Chances of EU trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are dire, says industry body

15 décembre 2025 à 15:02

Only 10,000 out of economic bloc’s 6m trucks are electric and are more likely to be operating on short routes

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The chances of the European trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are “dire”, an industry body has warned, as it emerged that only a tiny amount of lorries delivering goods in the EU are electric.

Speaking as the European Commission prepares to water down electric car targets, the boss of the association for commercial vehicles called on the commission to commit to an urgent review of the sector, tackling problems including a lack of public charging points, a lack of tax breaks for trucks and high energy costs.

EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel car ban will be watered down, says senior MEP

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Par :Lisa O’Carroll

12 décembre 2025 à 14:58

Decision would anger environmental campaigners, who say it would amount to ‘gutting’ of green deal

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The EU’s outright ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 is poised to be watered down, a senior European parliament politician has said.

The decision, expected to be announced by the European Commission on Tuesday in Strasbourg, would be a divisive move, angering environmental campaigners who argue it would amount to the “gutting” of the EU’s flagship green deal.

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026

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Par :Lisa O’Carroll

11 décembre 2025 à 19:38

‘Clear conflict’ between Eurovision ideals of ‘inclusion and dignity for all’ and decision to let Israel compete, says 2024 winner

Nemo, the Swiss singer who won the 2024 Eurovision song contest, has said they are handing back their trophy in protest over Israel’s participation in next year’s event.

The 26-year-old, the first non-binary winner of the contest, said on Thursday there was “a clear conflict” between the Eurovision ideals of “unity, inclusion and dignity for all” and the decision to allow Israel to compete.

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