Green and Digital Mobility in EU Law: Strategic Imperatives for Shaping Ukraine’s Transport Legislation

Abstract

The article provides a systematic reflection on the concept of “green” and digital mobility as a new doctrine of European Union transport law. It argues that modern transport policy is no longer confined to a purely technical‑economic sphere but is transforming into a strategic instrument of state‑building, combining ecological imperatives, digital integration, and safety standards. The study demonstrates that the twin transition-decarbonization and digitalization-creates a multi‑level system of legal regulation, where strategic frameworks are complemented by binding norms of direct effect. It is substantiated that for Ukraine, which is restoring its transport infrastructure and adapting legislation to the acquis Communautaire, the key task is to develop its own conceptual model of transport law. This model must ensure system resilience under martial law, compliance with European standards, and at the same time reflect national priorities. The authors formulate new provisions, including: the necessity of codifying transport legislation to overcome regulatory fragmentation; the integration of ecological costs into carriers’ legal liability; the normative consolidation of digital data exchange as a mandatory condition for safe transport functioning; and the stimulation of multimodal transport and innovative solutions in the field of alternative fuels. Furthermore, the modernization of transport law is emphasized as a means of strengthening institutional resilience, enhancing enforcement efficiency, and securing Ukraine’s international legitimacy in the process of European integration. The conclusion highlights that the strategic modernization of Ukrainian transport law should become not only an instrument of integration but also a factor of long‑term development, competitiveness, and ecological security of the state, as well as an essential element in shaping a new model of legal culture.