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Daniel Lissoni 22 Apr 2026

10 measures to leverage cycling and cut Europe’s energy dependence – ECF response to Commission Communication on affordable and secure energy

In response to the latest global energy crisis and rising fuel prices, a coalition of European mobility advocates is calling on governments at all levels to urgently scale up cycling

Daniel Lissoni 17 Dec 2025

Clean Corporate Vehicles: EU omits cleanest option for future-facing corporate mobility

Not including (e-)bikes is a missed opportunity for the EU’s clean corporate mobility ambitions. The Commission’s proposal fails to reflect today’s mobility needs and overlooks the availability, affordability, and

Daniel Lissoni 8 Dec 2025

Greening Corporate Fleets: A Flexible Path to Decarbonising European Mobility

The Greening Corporate Fleets initiative, currently scheduled to be presented as part of the Automotive Package, presents a timely opportunity to accelerate the transition towards a competitive and decarbonised Europe.

Daniel Lissoni 4 Nov 2025

EIT Urban Mobility and European Cyclists’ Federation renew partnership to accelerate the shift to sustainable urban mobility

Barcelona / Brussels, 5 November 2025 EIT Urban Mobility and the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the period 2026–2028, reinforcing their shared mission

Ceri Woolsgrove 20 Oct 2025

Accepting US car standards would risk European lives, warn cities and civil society

European cities and civil society groups have warned that accepting lower US car standards will see more dangerous vehicles flood into Europe. EU officials must revisit the hastily agreed trade

Daniel Lissoni 1 Oct 2025

European Cycling Declaration: Visible progress, but EU must turn words into action

The European Commission today published its first progress report on the implementation of the European Cycling Declaration. The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) welcomes the report, noting clear signs of progress

Ceri Woolsgrove 24 Aug 2025

European Commission reneges on road safety promises: New trade deal “Framework” could open door to dangerous US pick-up trucks

The EU and the US published a joint statement on a framework for trade on 21 August¹. The framework of policy measures that both sides commit to is to resolve

Daniel Lissoni 7 Jul 2025

Company Bike Leasing Could Be Europe’s Next Big Catalyst for Sustainable Mobility, New Report Shows

Brussels, 7 July 2025 — A new white paper from the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) shows how company bike leasing (CBL)—a proven success in Germany—could become a powerful accelerator for

Daniel Lissoni 23 Jun 2025

EU Cycling Sector Calls on Commission to Include (E-)bikes in Greening Corporate Fleets Initiative

Brussels, 24 June – Europe's cycling sector, uniting both industry and users, has issued a joint call to action to President Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission to

Daniel Lissoni 17 Apr 2025

Geneva to Host Velo-city 2028 conference: Pushing for cycling Beyond Borders

The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is delighted to announce that Geneva, Switzerland, has been selected as the host city for Velo-city 2028, the world’s leading conference for cycling planning and

Velo-city debuts in Japan: Ehime Prefecture to host the annual world cycling summit in 2027

For the first time in Velo-city history, the world cycling summit will take place in Japan. The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is delighted to announce Ehime Prefecture, renowned as the

Commit to active mobility through next NDCs, says PATH with new guide and tracker

The PATH (Partnership for Active Travel and Health) coalition is calling for countries to commit to walking and cycling in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) using

PATH releases further knowledge tools for policymakers: Walking and Cycling Policy Regional Fact Sheets

The Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH) coalition has launched Walking and Cycling Regional Fact Sheets, a new set of knowledge tools to support national and regional policymakers

PATH Coalition launches global walking and cycling for climate case studies for COP29

As world leaders convene at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH) Coalition, backed by over 400 global supporters, is on the ground with

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