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Apostolos Tzitzikostas

European Commissioner for Transport and Tourism, European Commission

2 articles · 6 February 2025 to 22 April 2026

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Downplayed the risk of widespread flight cancellations and outlined plans to map transport fuel supplies and consider minimum jet fuel reserve requirements.
His mission letter promised an automotive industrial action plan and company fleet greening proposal, both absent from the draft.

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EU unveils AccelerateEU toolbox to blunt energy shock from Iran war

The European Commission has presented a package of emergency and structural measures after the bloc spent an extra €24 billion on energy imports since the Middle East conflict erupted, with jet fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz the most immediate vulnerability.

Clara Devereux22 April 20269 min read

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EU Commission 2025 work programme leaked with 46 new initiatives and major gaps

The draft agenda reveals three omnibus simplification packages, a Clean Industrial Deal and migration returns overhaul, but omits promised automotive and maritime strategies.

Marek Jankowski6 February 20257 min read

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