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EU Advocate General backs Austria’s Brenner ‘block-release’ of trucks
In a key opinion issued on 24 July 2026, the CJEU’s Advocate General said Austria’s policy of metering truck traffic at the Brenner Pass is compatible with EU law, rejecting most of Italy’s claims that it breaches the free movement of goods. If confirmed by the Court, the decision would allow Austria to continue scheduling up to 30 “block-release” days per year, although several ancillary truck bans may still need adjustment. The finding matters for supply-chain planners across Central Europe because it determines whether holiday-weekend truck queues – and the logistics workarounds they require – will persist.
Austria Extends Internal Schengen Border Controls to 15 September 2026
Austria has prolonged its temporary internal border controls with Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary and Slovenia until 15 September 2026, citing irregular migration and security concerns. The extension means continued document checks for cross-border road and rail traffic, adding time and administrative steps for business travellers and logistics providers. Firms with mobile staff should plan for potential delays and ensure travellers carry valid IDs. The move also brings Austria close to the Schengen Code’s two-year limit for foreseeable-event controls, making further extensions legally complex.