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ETSC is repeating calls for the EU to establish an EU agency with powers to investigate the safety of partially automated driving systems, following news that the US has opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ software.

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US Tesla Full Self-Driving probe should be a wake-up call for Europe
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is repeating calls for the European Commission and Member States to establish an independent EU agency with powers to investigate the safety performance…
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October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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EU must defend its car safety standards

www.ft.com/content/151e...

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July 28, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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🚨 New joint statement from a coalition of concerned organisations

The EU must not follow Japan in waiving safety standards for US vehicles under trade pressure.

Road safety is not negotiable.

🧵 Full statement: etsc.eu/joint-statem...

#RoadSafety #EUTrade #VehicleStandards #VisionZero
Joint Statement: EU Must Not Follow Japan’s Lead on Vehicle Safety in Trade Talks with the U.S.
Brussels, 24 July 2025 We are deeply concerned by the trade deal reached this week by the governments of Japan and the United States which reportedly removes domestic Japanese safety testing…
etsc.eu
July 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Today ETSC is presenting Norway 🇳🇴 with our annual award for outstanding road safety progress. Ten years ago, Norway took the number one spot for the safest roads in Europe. And they have stayed there ever since. How did they do it?

#PIN2025 @norwayeu.norway.no@anderseide.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Today at our Annual Road Safety PIN Conference in Brussels, we will launch our latest PIN Annual Report, tracking progress towards reaching the EU road safety targets etsc.eu/projects/pin/
PIN
The ETSC Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) is a policy tool to help EU Member States improve road safety. By comparing Member States’ performance, it serves to identify and promote best practice in…
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June 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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🚨 Big news from Greece 🇬🇷: the Prime Minister has announced a national shift to a default 30 km/h speed limit on undivided urban streets across the country.

A major step forward for safer, more livable cities. 👏

📺 Watch the announcement here:

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Ομιλία του Πρωθυπουργού Κυριάκου Μητσοτάκη στη Βουλή
YouTube video by Ο Πρωθυπουργός
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June 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Together with @transenv.bsky.social and some 30 civil society organisations, we are calling for EU action on bonnet height.

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June 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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We’re proud to announce the publication of the ETSC Annual Report 2024, highlighting a year of impactful advocacy and cross-border collaboration in the pursuit of safer roads across Europe.

etsc.eu/etsc-annual-...
ETSC Annual Report 2024
We’re proud to announce the publication of the ETSC Annual Report 2024, highlighting a year of impactful advocacy and cross-border collaboration in the pursuit of safer roads across Europe.
etsc.eu
May 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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New: Driving bans imposed abroad will apply across the EU

The European Transport Safety Council welcomes last night’s political agreement on EU-wide application of driving bans imposed outside of a driver’s home country.
Driving bans imposed abroad will apply across the EU
The European Transport Safety Council welcomes last night’s political agreement on EU-wide application of driving bans imposed outside of a driver’s home country. EU citizens have long enjoyed the…
etsc.eu
March 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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BREAKING: EU backs down on forcing Member States to allow 17-year-old lorry drivers
EU backs down on forcing Member States to allow 17-year-old lorry drivers
In a deal struck early this morning EU negotiators agreed to a political deal on new rules on driving licences. The initial proposal from the European Commission, published in 2023…
etsc.eu
March 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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In a letter published in today's Financial Times, ten prominent European safety organisations warn of the catastrophic consequences of lowering standards with U.S. vehicle imports.

etsc.eu/top-european...

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Top European safety groups warn against lowering standards with U.S. vehicle imports
Ten prominent European organisations in vehicle safety, consumer protection, and road safety have raised significant concerns about potential risks to vehicle safety standards in Europe. The warning…
etsc.eu
March 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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There is now one year of data since Bologna introduced its Città 30 mobility plan, which includes default 30 km/h speed limits. And the results are AMAZING!

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January 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Many thanks to Kai Tegethoff MEP @greens-efa.eu, member of the European Parliament's transport committee, for supporting the ETSC #IWillBeALifeSaver campaign.

Find out more at:
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December 2, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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Thank you Jutta Paulus MEP, member of the European Parliament's environment committee, for backing the ETSC #IWillBeALifesaver campaign, recommitting to the EU target to reduce road deaths by half by 2030.

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December 2, 2024 at 5:52 PM
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The latest member of the European Parliament's Transport Committee to join the ETSC #IWillBeALifesaver campaign is Vicent Marzà Ibáñez MEP. Thank you!

Find out more at:
https://buff.ly/3CV2bRB
December 3, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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HGV Safety: Star ratings for best and worst lorries announced

www.bbc.com/news/article...

#roadsafety
#euroncap
HGV Safety: Star ratings for best and worst lorries announced
The scores are out of five and have been driving up standards in cars since 1997.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2024 at 1:51 PM