European Commission Directorate-General for Energy and Transport

Transport and energy policies directly affect the lives of each and every person in Europe. Whatever age we are, and whatever activities we undertake, energy services and mobility play a fundamental role in today’s world. The issues and challenges of policy in both these fields require action at European level; no single national government can address them successfully alone. By working in concert, European Union Member States and European industry can develop transport and energy sectors which best meet the needs of citizens and our economy, whilst minimising damage to our environment
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy and Transport manages work in these two fields. Given the close links between these two policy areas, the Commission aims to ensure that its work across them takes advantage of all possible synergies.
Transport policy, plans for which began in 1957, is aimed at sustainable mobility combining Europe’s competitiveness with the welfare of its citizens, making for greater safety and security and enhanced rights. It is an essential component of the Lisbon strategy and contributes to the EU’s social and territorial cohesion.

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