Transport biofuels in the European Union: The state of play

Di Lucia, Lorenzo and Nilsson, Lars J. (2007) Transport biofuels in the European Union: The state of play. Transport Policy, 14 (6). pp. 533-543. ISSN 0967070X

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Abstract

The implementation of the Biofuels Directive (2003/30/EC) in 25 member states is assessed here. Implementation problems are identified and analysed for the purpose of suggesting a way forward for biofuels policy in the European Union. Three main patterns are observed: effective implementation, formal compliance and weak implementation. Problems encountered in the policy process are both of a practical and more fundamental nature, i.e., due to a lack of consensus on the priority of competing policy objectives and disagreement on the suitability of first-generation biofuels for reaching the objectives. In this situation, stronger enforcement of targets does not appear to be a constructive way forward. Based on our analysis, we argue that the European Union should instead, and in agreement with the principle of subsidiarity, allow member states more flexibility.

Item Type:	Scientific journal article, Newspaper article or Magazine article
Subjects:	Social studies > Politics > International politics > European Union politics
Department/unit:	Dipartimento economia aziendale, sanità e sociale > Centro competenze management e imprenditorialità
Depositing User:	Lorenzo Di Lucia
Date Deposited:	21 Dec 2022 11:15
Last Modified:	21 Dec 2022 11:17
URI:	http://repository.supsi.ch/id/eprint/13644

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