The annual European Mobility Week 2025 is officially underway, running from 16 to 22 September and culminating with the ever-popular Car-Free Day. This year, 1,538 towns and cities across 44 countries are taking part in the campaign, united under the theme “Mobility for Everyone.”
Tackling Transport Poverty
Not everyone in Europe has equal access to mobility. For many, the lack of affordable or reliable transport creates barriers to jobs, education, and essential services. This challenge, often described as transport poverty, is central to this year’s campaign.
EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK calls on Europeans to imagine a future where mobility is inclusive, affordable, and safe — where walking, cycling, and public transport are real everyday choices. Supporting this shift, the European Social Climate Fund helps households and communities by financing practical, sustainable solutions that make greener transport more accessible.
European Mobility Week 2025 Across Europe
Looking at the bigger picture, some countries stand out. Spain leads by far with 410 participating cities, followed by Germany (207) and Poland (127). Turkey (119) and Italy (88) complete the top five. These numbers highlight how momentum for sustainable mobility is accelerating across Europe, particularly in Southern and Central regions.
Balkan Engagement in 2025
The Balkans are also firmly on the map this year. Slovenia tops the region with 73 participating cities, followed by Serbia (20), Romania (13), Bulgaria (8), North Macedonia (6), Croatia (6), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (6).
This growing involvement shows how Balkan nations are aligning with the continent-wide shift toward more sustainable mobility, though levels of engagement vary significantly across the region.
European Mobility Week In Slovenia
Slovenia is marking the week with a diverse range of activities that bring citizens closer to sustainable mobility. In Ravne na Koroškem, cycling for health at the workplace is highlighted, while Celje hosts a skateboarding competition and a cycling trip to the Žička Carthusian Monastery, ending with a community picnic. Maribor encourages commuters with a “cycling breakfast,” and several towns in the Dolenjska region, including Novo mesto, Kočevje, Metlika, and Trebnje, invite residents to interactive stalls with sustainable-themed games and prizes.
In Zasavje, families can join the workshop “Our Green Path.” These activities showcase how Slovenian municipalities are using creativity and local engagement to make greener transport part of everyday life. If you’re interested in the events happening in Ljubljana, you can explore the activities organized by the European Commission as well as check out what the Municipality of Ljubljana has prepared.
In Slovenia, where participation has surged, Minister of the Environment, Climate and Energy Bojan Kumer emphasized the importance of individual choices:
“Every change, no matter how small, counts. If we choose to walk, cycle, carpool, or use public transport during European Mobility Week, we will be contributing to a healthier lifestyle, a cleaner environment, and a more enjoyable everyday life in our communities. Let this year’s European Mobility Week be an opportunity for us to take a step in the right direction together,” he said.
Europe’s Flagship Campaign
The European Mobility Week initiative is the European Commission’s flagship awareness campaign for sustainable urban mobility. It encourages people to change daily habits and embrace active travel, public transport, and smart low-emission options.
Cities and towns use the week to test new planning measures, showcase infrastructure, monitor air quality, and hear directly from residents. At the policy level, the Commission is pushing Member States to develop integrated strategies that reduce transport poverty and ensure fair, inclusive mobility systems for all.
MobilityWeek Awards
Each year, the campaign honours the most inspiring contributions through its Mobility Awards.
The EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award recognizes local authorities that excel at raising awareness and promoting greener urban transport. In 2024, the award went to Bologna, Italy.
The MOBILITYACTION Award shines a spotlight on initiatives carried out year-round by NGOs, schools, businesses, and municipalities. The 2024 winner was Pěšky městem from the Czech Republic, praised for its creative efforts to promote walking in cities.
From Spain’s nationwide momentum to Slovenia’s push for grassroots change, MobilityWeek 2025 shows how Europe is uniting under a shared vision: mobility that is fair, sustainable, and accessible to all.
