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Full Throttle or Idle? How EU Emission Amendments Could Impact Serbia
As The European Parliament and the Commission are working on new CO₂ emission rules for passenger and light commercial vehicles, various political groups in the EU have proposed a series of amendments that balance climate goals, industrial pragmatism and social justice. These proposals are not only important for member states, but may also indirectly affect
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Green ambitions, high costs: who can handle new CO2 regulations?
Europe’s push to reduce CO₂ emissions from vehicles is often presented as a technological and environmental milestone. Electric cars, charging infrastructure, battery production, and stricter environmental regulations are at the center of the continent’s strategy to achieve climate neutrality. However, behind these ambitions lies a far more complex question—one that receives far less attention in
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Driving Toward the Future — But Where Do the Old Cars Go? CO2 emissions and new EU regulations
As the European Parliament and the Council continue to work on Commission’s proposal, latest’s session, held on 08.03.2026., revolved around new electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, innovation, and the speed of the green transition. Arguments quickly emerged about priorities: should regulations primarily protect the automotive industry and manufacturers, or should they focus on workers, consumers, and
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EU Regulations on CO2 emissions and the Western Balkans: A Question Without a Clear Answer
On today’s session, on 07.03.2026., European Parliament and The Council gathered to discuss Commission’s proposal for expanding CO2 emission performance standards, particularly in the transport and automotive sectors. The new proposals are part of the EU’s broader strategy to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to cleaner technologies, including the electrification of vehicles and stricter standards