#32026D0770Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/770 of 25 March 2026 on the registration of the European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Fast, convenient, affordable, and above all climate-friendly transportation for all Europeans’
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The European Commission has approved the registration of a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) titled ‘Fast, convenient, affordable, and above all climate-friendly transportation for all Europeans’. The initiative calls for making rail travel a viable alternative to air travel by establishing a strong EU-wide rail network and organization. Specific proposals include introducing an EU-wide aviation fuel tax (kerosene excise duty), removing VAT exemptions on aviation fuel, implementing fair pricing mechanisms, and directing the generated revenues to fund a powerful European rail authority with significant powers. The Commission determined that the proposals fall within its competence under Articles 113 and 91 TFEU concerning taxation and transport policy. Registration does not imply endorsement of the content or guarantee future legislative action, only that the initiative meets formal requirements and is not abusive or contrary to EU values.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of an EU-wide aviation fuel tax (kerosene excise duty)
- Removal of VAT exemptions on aviation fuel
- Implementation of fair pricing mechanisms in the transport market
+ 3 more changes with Pro
Obligations
What this law requires
The group of organisers must maintain evidence of fulfillment of requirements laid down in Article 5(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/788 and provide this evidence to the Commission.
The group of organisers must designate and maintain contact persons in accordance with Article 5(3), first subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2019/788.
The group of organisers bears sole responsibility for the factual correctness of the content of the initiative and must not attribute Commission views to the initiative content.
The European Commission must assess whether substantive conditions including proportionality, subsidiarity compliance, and fundamental rights compatibility would be met before taking action on any proposal derived from this initiative.