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“It makes no sense to delay life-saving safety features on the very vehicles that will spend most of their lives on busy city streets surrounded by pedestrians and cyclists. Affordability is important, but it should not be achieved by cutting corners on safety.”
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etsc.eu/etsc-respons...
ETSC response to the European Commission’s proposal on the Small Affordable Cars initiative
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is deeply concerned by the European Commission’s approach to small car safety timelines and its unprecedented reliance on industry demands in the Small…
etsc.eu
December 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“It makes no sense to delay life-saving safety features on the very vehicles that will spend most of their lives on busy city streets surrounded by pedestrians and cyclists. Affordability is important, but it should not be achieved by cutting corners on safety.”
etsc.eu/etsc-respons...
etsc.eu/etsc-respons...
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Responding to a draft proposal leaked to the Financial Times, ETSC has warned that plans to grant a 10-year exemption from updating essential safety regulations for a new class of small electric cars will put pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicle occupants at risk.
etsc.eu/etsc-slams-p...
etsc.eu/etsc-slams-p...
ETSC slams proposed safety exemptions for new small car category
Responding to a draft proposal leaked to the Financial Times, the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has warned that plans to grant a ten-year exemption from updating essential safety…
etsc.eu
December 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Responding to a draft proposal leaked to the Financial Times, ETSC has warned that plans to grant a 10-year exemption from updating essential safety regulations for a new class of small electric cars will put pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicle occupants at risk.
etsc.eu/etsc-slams-p...
etsc.eu/etsc-slams-p...
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🛑 Is this the future of Europe’s town centres?
Massive 🇺🇸 pick-up trucks are already squeezing onto our streets. But EU-US trade talks could open the floodgates.
Here’s why "Mutual Recognition" is a disaster for road safety. 🧵
youtube.com/watch?v=ckc_gEiNMyY&feature=youtu.be
Massive 🇺🇸 pick-up trucks are already squeezing onto our streets. But EU-US trade talks could open the floodgates.
Here’s why "Mutual Recognition" is a disaster for road safety. 🧵
youtube.com/watch?v=ckc_gEiNMyY&feature=youtu.be
Dutch television reports on the threat from US vehicles in the EU-US trade deal
YouTube video by European Transport Safety Council
youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🛑 Is this the future of Europe’s town centres?
Massive 🇺🇸 pick-up trucks are already squeezing onto our streets. But EU-US trade talks could open the floodgates.
Here’s why "Mutual Recognition" is a disaster for road safety. 🧵
youtube.com/watch?v=ckc_gEiNMyY&feature=youtu.be
Massive 🇺🇸 pick-up trucks are already squeezing onto our streets. But EU-US trade talks could open the floodgates.
Here’s why "Mutual Recognition" is a disaster for road safety. 🧵
youtube.com/watch?v=ckc_gEiNMyY&feature=youtu.be
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"Keep these Stupid American Trucks out of Europe"
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
Keep these Stupid American Trucks out of Europe
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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December 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
"Keep these Stupid American Trucks out of Europe"
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
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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.
etsc.eu/us-tesla-ful...
etsc.eu/us-tesla-ful...
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…
etsc.eu
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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.
etsc.eu/us-tesla-ful...
etsc.eu/us-tesla-ful...
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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
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
🚨 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
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
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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
#PIN2025 @norwayeu.norway.no @anderseide.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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
#PIN2025 @norwayeu.norway.no @anderseide.bsky.social
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…
etsc.eu
June 24, 2025 at 9:54 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/
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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:
youtu.be/G-OiStD6mac?...
A major step forward for safer, more livable cities. 👏
📺 Watch the announcement here:
youtu.be/G-OiStD6mac?...
Ομιλία του Πρωθυπουργού Κυριάκου Μητσοτάκη στη Βουλή
YouTube video by Ο Πρωθυπουργός
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June 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🚨 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:
youtu.be/G-OiStD6mac?...
A major step forward for safer, more livable cities. 👏
📺 Watch the announcement here:
youtu.be/G-OiStD6mac?...
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Together with @transenv.bsky.social and some 30 civil society organisations, we are calling for EU action on bonnet height.
etsc.eu/civil-societ...
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June 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Together with @transenv.bsky.social and some 30 civil society organisations, we are calling for EU action on bonnet height.
etsc.eu/civil-societ...
etsc.eu/civil-societ...
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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.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
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.eu/etsc-annual-...
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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.
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
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.
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.
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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
BREAKING: EU backs down on forcing Member States to allow 17-year-old lorry drivers
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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...
@transenv.bsky.social
@polisnetwork.eu
@ifpedestrians.bsky.social
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@transenv.bsky.social
@polisnetwork.eu
@ifpedestrians.bsky.social
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
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...
@transenv.bsky.social
@polisnetwork.eu
@ifpedestrians.bsky.social
etsc.eu/top-european...
@transenv.bsky.social
@polisnetwork.eu
@ifpedestrians.bsky.social
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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!
(Thread)
(Thread)
January 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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!
(Thread)
(Thread)
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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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Find out more at:
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December 2, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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:
https://buff.ly/3CV2bRB
Find out more at:
https://buff.ly/3CV2bRB
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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.
https://buff.ly/3CV2bRB
https://buff.ly/3CV2bRB
December 2, 2024 at 5:52 PM
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.
https://buff.ly/3CV2bRB
https://buff.ly/3CV2bRB
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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:
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Find out more at:
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December 3, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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
Find out more at:
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HGV Safety: Star ratings for best and worst lorries announced
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#roadsafety
#euroncap
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#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
HGV Safety: Star ratings for best and worst lorries announced
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#roadsafety
#euroncap
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#roadsafety
#euroncap