If Done Right, EU Military Mobility Can Generate Clear Benefits for People and the Climate - CleanTechnica

The European Commission has introduced an EU Military Mobility Package aimed at facilitating the rapid movement of troops and equipment across borders in response to current geopolitical challenges. The green transport organization Transport & Environment (T&E) supports the proposal, emphasizing that if implemented effectively, it could also deliver significant benefits for the public and the environment. Central to this is upgrading cross-border rail infrastructure and accelerating the deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), which has been hindered by national fragmentation and differing regulations. This initiative presents a unique chance to modernize rail networks and advance toward a unified European railway market. T&E also welcomes the package’s promotion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and Sustainable Maritime Fuels (SMF) to enhance energy security and resilience. They advocate for prioritizing e-SAF and e-SMF, which can be scaled domestically without feedstock constraints, alongside a focus on European shipbuilding, particularly battery-powered vessels. William Todts, T&E’s executive director, stressed