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EU Skepticism Clouds Tesla FSD Push After Dutch Approval

A bloc-wide decision now hinges on RDW transparency with a qualified‑majority vote expected in July or October.

Overview

  • Dutch officials presented the case to the EU Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles on Tuesday, with no vote held and the next possible meetings in July and October.
  • Regulators from Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway flagged speeding behavior, safety on icy roads, and ways drivers can bypass phone-use limits.
  • Several countries said they will not consider recognition until the Dutch RDW releases its underlying test data and documentation.
  • Flanders asked Tesla for its file for a possible fast‑track regional approval this week, since vehicle rules sit with Belgium’s regions.
  • In the Netherlands the software runs only on newer Hardware 4 cars and is geofenced to Dutch roads, so cross‑border trips disable FSD unless neighboring authorities approve it.