What the EU does
Mobility is at the heart of our Union. Transport helps connect people from different regions and countries, opening new opportunities and creating unity and cohesion, notably through tourism. It allows people, services and goods to move freely and is a key driver of Europe’s competitiveness and the twin green and digital transitions.
The Commission aims to make European transport more competitive, sustainable and resistant to future challenges. It also helps to ensure that our transport system is safe, accessible and affordable for all EU citizens.
Key figures
Areas of action
Policies covering all modes of transport: air, road, rail, maritime and inland waterways
Discover how tourism drives economic growth, job creation, and social development
Explore how the EU protects passengers across all modes of transport
Learn how public transport provides a safe, efficient and sustainable way to travel
Find out what the EU is doing to improve security and safety of transport
Explore the EU's policies and initiatives on transport infrastructure and investment
Discover activities in transport research, including funding, jobs and studies
Learn how the European Commission is working to integrate all transport modes and achieve full interoperability
Learn how the EU supports Ukraine’s transport sector
Key achievements
- Action plan for a sustainable and innovative automotive sector – a strategic plan to ensure a robust and sustainable automotive industry while unlocking its full innovative potential.
- Faster, more efficient rail travel – the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) will enhance rail speeds and reduce travel times. By 2040, passenger railway lines on key TEN-T routes must accommodate trains traveling at 160 km/h or faster.
- EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes – new transport routes via rail, road, and inland waterways to keep Ukraine’s imports and exports moving.
- ‘Vision Zero’: Eliminating road deaths by 2050 - the EU is committed to achieving zero road fatalities by 2050. Recently adopted measures include stricter rules for novice drivers and cross-border enforcement to prevent dangerous drivers from escaping penalties.
- New EU Flight Emissions Label – in future, online flight bookings will display a dedicated emissions label with a clear and reliable methodology for calculating flight-related CO₂ emissions.
- As of January 2025, 4 new EU laws are in effect to modernise maritime safety regulations and prevent pollution from ships.
- The EU Air Safety List, updated twice a year, bans airlines that fail to meet international safety standards from operating in the EU, ensuring the highest level of passenger safety.
- European Mobility Week, the European Commission’s flagship awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility, promotes behavioural change in favour of active mobility, public transport, and other clean, intelligent transport solutions.
In focus
Europe is the world's leading travel destination and tourism is one of its greatest strategic economic assets. It drives growth and innovation, creates millions of jobs and supports businesses and communities in every corner of Europe. The new EU sustainable tourism strategy will help increase the sector's competitiveness, sustainability and resilience while allowing tourists to discover our beautiful countries.
As part of the strategy, the Commission will work with tourism businesses, especially SMEs, and destination management organisations to access skills, digital tools and data, as well as support destinations to better manage visitor flows, encourage travel throughout the year and improve preparedness for potential crises. The strategy will also boost Europe's global appeal through stronger international cooperation. A new EU Tourism Alliance will bring together national, regional and local authorities, tourism businesses and interested groups to deliver the strategy.
This page was last updated on 4 November 2026