EP: Mobility Package sets new rules to encourage the public procurement of clean vehicles

The European Parliament today voted in favour of two ‘Europe on the Move’ – initiatives: on trade facilitation in maritime transport and clean vehicles in public procurement.

The proposal to reform the Clean Vehicles Directive mobilises public procurement for the decarbonisation of our transport, giving a solid boost to the deployment of clean mobility solutions. The proposed Directive introduces a definition of clean vehicles and sets minimum targets for their public procurement in each Member State. The two texts will now need to be formally endorsed by the Council of the EU before they can enter into force.

Additionally, the proposal to establish a European Maritime Single Window environment replaces the Reporting Formalities Directive. The new, fully harmonised reporting environment for ships will significantly reduce the administrative burden on the maritime sector, improving competitiveness. It will also make it easier for operators and authorities to work together, facilitating the exchange of data and avoiding duplications.

Source: European Parliament