The Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy (SSMS) continues to guide the Western Balkans toward a cleaner, more efficient, and better-connected transport system. Anchored in the principles of the European Green Deal and the objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, the Strategy provides a regional framework for aligning policies, investments, and infrastructure development with EU standards. The 2025 reporting period marks a steady shift from planning to implementation. Regional Partners are increasingly embedding sustainability, digitalisation, and resilience into transport planning and infrastructure projects. Progress is evident in the expansion of charging networks for electric vehicles, the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and the gradual integration of climate resilience into investment planning and national transport strategies. While progress is uneven and challenges persist—especially in legislative alignment, funding, and institutional capacity—the direction of change is clear and consistent across all three SSMS pillars.
