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CLondoner92 (New Account)

The #European Commission has welcomed an agreement to modernise EU #driving licence rules, aiming to improve road safety and reduce administrative burdens. Key changes include digital driving licences, an EU-wide accompanied driving scheme for 17-year-olds, and a probationary period for novice drivers. The Directive also introduces checks on drivers’ physical and mental fitness and focuses on safer interaction with vulnerable road users. It aligns licences with advancements like #autonomous vehicles and #zero-emission cars. Additionally, licences from certain third countries will be recognised across the #EU. The Directive will be adopted soon, with national implementation required within four years, contributing to the EU’s Vision Zero goal of reducing road deaths to zero by 2050.
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-ev

Mobility and Transport
Mobility and TransportCommission welcomes provisional agreement on modernised driving licences rulesThe European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on its initiative to modernising EU driving licence rules.
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Dana Williams

Just finished #reading Ali Meghji's book "Decolonizing #Sociology"--great analysis of how #colonialism affected the sociology discipline & theoretical #canon. He argues for subverting sociological imperialism, centering the process and effects of coloniality within sociological research, & embracing #autonomous sociologies. It's very readable & approachable, clear in argument but also in its advocacy for walking a new path. Highly recommended, even for students.

politybooks.com/bookdetail?boo

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

The #European automotive sector faces a critical turning point due to technological advances and rising competition. In response, the #EU launched a Strategic Dialogue on its future in January 2025, followed by an Action Plan in March. The plan aims to boost competitiveness and sustainability by focusing on five key areas: innovation, clean #mobility, supply chain resilience, skills development, and a competitive #business environment. Key measures include promoting electric vehicle (#EV) battery production, advancing #autonomous vehicle #technology, and enhancing clean mobility #accessibility through incentives. The Commission also aims to secure raw materials for the sector and streamline regulatory processes. A collaborative European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance will foster innovation. Funding initiatives like Horizon #Europe and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility will support these transitions.
transport.ec.europa.eu/dialogu

The image is a detailed infographic from the European Commission focusing on "Decarbonising corporate fleets." At the top, there's a banner with the European Commission logo and the text "Decarbonising corporate fleets" overlaid on an image of electric vehicles charging under a solar panel canopy. Below, in a text box, it discusses the importance of transitioning to zero-emission vehicles in corporate fleets. The infographic categorises corporate fleets into company cars, leasing fleets, rental fleets, true fleets, and manufacturer-registered vehicles, with associated icons. A highlighted box states that corporate registrations account for 60% of all car registrations in the EU. The lower sections detail immediate action areas with images representing fiscal measures, urban mobility solutions, and airport rental initiatives. At the bottom, a note indicates a legislative proposal is expected in 2025.
The image is a promotional material from the European Commission about an action plan for the future of the automotive sector. The top section displays the European Commission logo with a headline "Action Plan on the future of the automotive sector" on a blue background. To the right, there is an image of an industrial setting with machinery and a person in a blue uniform. Below, there is a message stating that a comprehensive action plan is presented to maintain competitiveness in the European automotive sector. The bottom section lists three challenges the action plan will address, depicted with icons numbered 1 through 3. Each icon has an associated image: a fuel pump (Reduce dependence on fossil fuels), workers around a car frame (Reduce production costs), and car engine components (Unleash the industry’s innovative power).
The image is an infographic titled "Our Work to Ensure a Sustainable and Competitive European Automotive Industry." It is divided into several sections with various headings and bullet points. At the centre, a circular icon resembles a digital interface with vehicle symbols, surrounded by arrows indicating movement. The top section, titled "Innovation & Digitalisation," highlights large-scale cross-border test beds for automated driving, next-generation battery technology development with substantial budgets, and the formation of a European alliance for autonomous vehicle software. To the left, "Clean Mobility" emphasises accelerating the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, enhancing CO2 standards flexibility by 2025, improving battery repairability, and increasing infrastructure charging with significant funding. On the right, "Level Playing Field with non-EU Competition" addresses protecting European companies from unfair competition and ensuring that foreign investments benefit the EU automotive sector's competitiveness. The bottom left corner features "Competitiveness & Supply Chain Resilience," which focuses on boosting the EU's battery industry through investment packages and promoting local production. Lastly, the "Supporting Workers" section mentions a European Fair Transition Observatory to track employment trends and the allocation of funds for skills training. The document is attributed to the European Union, 2025, with publication details provided.
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