Briefing: The Automotive Omnibus proposal and the new vehicle subcategory for small electric cars (M1E)

Apr 28, 2026 10:00 Mapfre Foundation

28 April 2026 – Regulating Drug Driving to Protect All Road Users, Madrid

Italy’s alcohol interlock programme moves to implementation phase

Brussels considers curbs on large private pick-ups in “light and safe” zone

EU road safety progress under threat from new era of deregulation

Belgium: Hospital data reveals four times more serious road injuries than police records

Ireland: RSA study reveals higher level of mobile use among van drivers

Opinion: Why we must not roll back life-saving vehicle standards on small cars

Dutch government proposes mandatory helmets for e-bike riders under 18

News — e-scooters

Austrian warnings over e-scooter safety

Consumer test of e-scooters leads to “get a bike” recommendation

UK and Netherlands go in different directions on e-scooters

E-scooters: Calls in Germany for licenses, speed limits for new users and indicator lights

UK permits e-scooter rental trials from next month

ITF report recommends action on safety of e-scooters

70% of road deaths in European cities are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists

Germany and France to regulate e-scooters

Tougher penalties for distracted driving in Italy