In 2026, France introduces stricter vehicle inspections, new parking rules, slight toll hikes, and a modest 1% rise in TGV fares, alongside strengthened environmental taxes.
The European Commission's rollback on EV targets and France's political hurdles underscore challenges in decarbonizing road transport across Europe.
The European Parliament has passed a reform requiring medical fitness checks for drivers, especially those over 65, aiming to reduce road fatalities in the EU.
Social movements across France on September 10, 2025, lead to transportation disruptions and ongoing demonstrations.