Mobility & Transport — Jul 29, 2026

ECJ Advocate General criticises driving bans on the Brenner Pass

Regulating lorry traffic, yes; driving bans, no: this is the view put forward by the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in his Opinion published in mid-July 2026. Although not legally binding, this forms an important basis for the decision in the legal dispute between Austria and Italy. CIPRA is calling on politicians on both sides of the Brenner Pass to engage in constructive dialogue.

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