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How fast are rail trips between EU cities, and is rail faster than air? PDF

This paper analyses rail speeds on a number of routes between various medium- and large-sized cities in the EU. It then compares the rails speeds to air speeds on routes where direct flights are also available and outlines the potential benefits of increasing rail speeds on these routes.

Assessment of the potential of sustainable fuels in transport PDF/Paper

Research for TRAN committee

This study assesses how sustainable fuels can help decarbonise the transport sector and contribute to the achievement of the 2050 decarbonisation goals. It looks into the potential uses for sustainable fuels in all transport sectors and takes account of their availability, their efficiency, and technological readiness.

The New Urban Mobility Initiative PDF

Can it deliver inclusive local mobility needs and European decarbonisation goals at the same time?

Urban areas are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, as a result of the high concentration of people and their economic activity, with transport being a significant contributor. This publication delves into the new Urban Mobility Framework launched by the European Commission, an initiative that aims to help Member States develop urban transport systems that are safe, accessible, inclusive, affordable, smart, resilient, and emission-free.

2023 annual report on the implementation of the European Union’s external action instruments in 2022 PDF/Paper

In this report, you will find many examples of EU-funded interventions in Europe and across the globe that illustrate the EU’s continuing efforts to deliver on its foreign policy objectives. Through a ‘Team Europe’ approach, and together with international partners, the EU seeks to fight inequalities, support a global recovery from shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and build a more sustainable and inclusive world for all.

EU support to Palestinians PDF/Paper

The European Union has always been the largest international donor to the Palestinian people. In the context of the current humanitarian situation in Gaza, the EU announced the quadrupling of its emergency assistance to the Palestinian people and is providing support to numerous humanitarian partners on the ground.

Commission Work Programme 2024 explained PDF

Every year, the European Commission adopts a work programme which sets out its key initiatives for the year ahead. The work programme informs citizens of how the Commission will deliver on its political priorities and turn them into concrete action. This publication provides an overview of the Commission’s Work Programme for 2024, from its adoption to the policies included therein.

EU & me PDF/Paper

If you are between 15 and 18 years old and interested in finding out more about the European Union, then this booklet is for you. It will tell you how the European Union – or ‘EU’ for short – was built. It will also tell you what values we share, who does what in the EU, and how all of this is relevant to your daily life. You will also learn about how the EU deals with today’s big challenges, including climate change, the digital world, tensions between regions and COVID-19. What the EU is doing today will shape your future tomorrow.

European cycling lexicon PDF/Paper

In the latest edition of the European cycling lexicon, you can learn all you need to know about bikes and cycling in the EU. Covering things from bicycle parts, to EuroVelo cycling routes, this publication is ideal for those who are eager to travel the EU on two wheels!

CORDIS results pack on inclusive mobility
PDF/Paper/HTML

The EU endeavours to develop an inclusive, accessible, and affordable transport system for all European citizens. This CORDIS Results Pack provides insights into 11 projects funded under the EU’s Horizon 2020 research programme, all of which are contributing to these goals.

EU-Ukraine solidarity lanes PDF/Paper

The joint coordination platform

In May 2022, the European Commission put forward an action plan for EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes to facilitate Ukraine’s agricultural exports and bilateral trade with the EU, both of which were severely impacted by Russia’s war of aggression. These Solidarity Lanes have established alternative logistics routes using all transport modes, linking the EU to Ukraine. This publication provides insights into the functioning of the Solidarity Lanes, from their funding to their achievements.

Online content moderation PDF/Paper

Current challenges in detecting hate speech

Online hate speech is a growing problem in our digitalised societies. This report presents the challenges in identifying and detecting online hate, by both human moderators and algorithms. It explores the difficulties in researching online hate and the complex task that policymakers and technology platforms face in trying to tackle it.

Regulating telework in a post-COVID-19 Europe PDF

Recent developments

In several countries, the experience of extensive and prolonged telework during the pandemic has fuelled changes in legislation aimed at better adapting the regulation of telework in a post-COVID-19 scenario. This report presents an analysis on how telework is currently regulated in Europe. The report provides an overview of EU regulation post-COVID-19, comparing it to the pre-COVID-19 picture.