As the first agreements on the “Fit for 55” Package proposals have
been reached, the path towards achieving climate neutrality becomes
clearer, but questions and concerns continue to emerge. Parallel to the
legislative processes, reality imposes itself – with energy costs and
inflation rates casting dark clouds over the most vulnerable in our
societies.
Laurianne Krid is the FIA Region I Director General.
The FIA European Bureau (EB)
has consistently supported the EU’s goal to achieve climate neutrality
by 2050. Our members have been actively involved in the debates,
commissioned independent research, engaged dialogue with stakeholders,
and developed projects to help consumers navigate the transition.
Throughout this process, we have shown how ready European mobility clubs
are to embrace change; and we remain positive that it is possible to
reconcile decarbonisation with preserving mobility for all.
Despite the official discourse about leaving no one behind, the FIA
EB cannot help having the impression that, in the current context and
with the decisions being made, consumers risk being the weakest link in the transition.
While the industry voices their concerns and obtains delays and
exemptions, as well as the sympathy of authorities and at least part of
the media, consumers are often left with doubts and
uncertainties, forced to wait, and see, and caught between the political
decisions and the industry’s choices. (...)
