European Union: Transport

The European Commission has launched consultations on alternative fuels infrastructure and air transport state aid guidelines, while new regulations address greenhouse gas emissions accounting and railway capacity coordination. Recent proposals aim to simplify cross-border rail travel through unified booking systems and passenger protection measures, alongside guidance for the transport sector on fuel supply disruptions.

Every year, thousands of foreign tourists, workers, and international residents are involved in road accidents in Italy. When a fatal road accident occurs, families are left dealing with grief, insurance companies, Italian authorities, and complex legal procedures. If you have lost a relative in a car crash in Italy, or if you are involved in a fatal road accident case as a foreign citizen, Italian law entitles you to significant financial compensation.

The Government published a Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 and Circulars, following on from the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan (PDF 7.8MB). We consider the Bill in our insights post...

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The European Commission has finalized its simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation, introducing significant changes to product coverage and operational procedures. The package includes modifications to the list of regulated products, technical updates to the Information System, and multilingual guidance documentation. These developments represent the Commission's response to feedback from Member States and affected industries seeking more streamlined compliance processes.

Regulatory developments at both domestic and EU level are playing an increasingly important role in the aviation financing market.

Italy is one of the world's leading destinations for luxury yachts. Every year, thousands of vessels sail through Italian waters, berth in prestigious marinas and enjoy the Mediterranean coastline. Alongside this thriving maritime sector, however, Italian customs authorities have significantly increased inspections involving foreign-flagged yachts, imported vessels and cross-border maritime operations.

The International Maritime Organization has confirmed that the HNS Convention, governing liability and compensation for damage from hazardous cargo transport by sea, will enter force on 29 November 2027. After nearly three decades of delays, this creates immediate compliance obligations for Malta's ship registry and the global maritime industry, requiring new insurance certificates, reporting systems, and a two-tier compensation framework backed by both shipowners and cargo receivers.

On 23rd June 2026, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping (SDM) issued Circular No. 17/2026, introducing a revised regulatory framework governing the use of Electronic Log Books (e-Log Books) on board Cyprus-flagged vessels...