The European Commission has not exercised its power to adopt delegated acts under Directive 1999/62/EC on road charging for heavy goods vehicles during the period from 24 March 2022 to 23 June 2026, according to a report published on 23 June 2026. The Commission considers the delegation still relevant for future adjustments.
The report, adopted by the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (MOVE), fulfils the obligation under the directive to report on the exercise of delegated powers every five years. The Commission was empowered for five years from 24 March 2022 to amend Annexes 0, IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc to reflect scientific and technical progress, and to adjust Annex IIIc CO₂ reference values based on the effective carbon price. No delegated acts were adopted because the trigger for the Article 7cb(4) delegated act — an amendment of Directive 2003/87/EC (Emissions Trading System) or 2003/96/EC (Energy Taxation) before 1 January 2027 — has not yet been met. Additionally, no significant scientific or technical progress, such as an updated Handbook on external costs, has occurred.
The Commission is required to assess the implementation of CO₂ external-cost charging by 25 March 2027 and may propose legislative amendments. A study on carbon pricing in tolls is due by the end of 2026, and an updated Handbook of external costs will be published in the second half of 2026. These studies could inform future delegated acts.
The report has no direct impact on stakeholders at this stage, as no delegated acts have been adopted. However, the ongoing studies and the 2027 assessment could lead to adjustments in road charging rules, affecting hauliers, infrastructure operators, and national authorities. The European Parliament and the Council will take note of the report, and the Commission will continue to monitor the need for delegated acts.