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2007/2120(INI)

CARS 21: A Competitive Automotive Regulatory Framework

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Activites

  • 2011/05/30 Follow-up document
    • SEC(2011)0689 summary
    • DG Enterprise and Industry, VERHEUGEN Günter
  • 2010/05/17 Follow-up document
    • SEC(2010)0631 summary
    • DG Enterprise and Industry, VERHEUGEN Günter
  • 2009/03/24 Follow-up document
    • SEC(2009)0405 summary
    • DG Enterprise and Industry, VERHEUGEN Günter
  • 2008/01/15 Text adopted by Parliament, single reading
    • T6-0007/2008 summary
    • Results of vote in Parliament
  • 2008/01/15 Commission response to text adopted in plenary
  • 2008/01/14 Debate in Parliament
  • 2007/12/04 Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
  • 2007/12/04 Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
  • 2007/11/22 Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
  • 2007/07/16 Committee draft report
  • 2007/06/21 Referral to associated committees announced in Parliament
  • 2007/06/06 Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
  • 2007/05/21 Resolution/conclusions adopted by Council
  • #2801
  • 2007/05/21 Council Meeting
  • 2007/02/07 Non-legislative basic document published
    • COM(2007)0022 summary
  • 2007/02/07 Non-legislative basic document
    • COM(2007)0022 summary
    • SEC(2007)0077
    • SEC(2007)0078
    • DG Enterprise and Industry, VERHEUGEN Günter

Documents

Votes

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 3

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 380 85 32 8 7 5 183 23 37 0
Against 304 2 0 12 12 262 0 16 0 0
Abstain 9 0 1 2 5 0 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 4

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 114 2 27 8 5 1 11 22 38 0
Against 559 89 1 11 9 263 169 17 0 1
Abstain 19 0 5 2 11 0 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 5

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 123 2 27 8 4 1 18 25 38 1
Against 563 86 6 10 17 264 164 16 0 0
Abstain 9 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - paragraph 35/1

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 644 87 31 9 10 252 177 41 37 2
Against 42 3 1 13 10 11 4 0 0 0
Abstain 7 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - paragraph 35/2

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 598 89 29 2 9 245 168 19 37 0
Against 86 1 1 21 12 14 15 22 0 2
Abstain 7 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 2 1

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 1

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 104 1 28 7 5 9 4 12 38 0
Against 590 89 5 16 18 255 178 29 0 2
Abstain 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 6

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 291 3 27 8 4 6 180 24 39 0
Against 389 83 6 14 7 259 3 17 0 0
Abstain 16 2 0 1 11 0 1 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - paragraph 37/1

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 602 88 33 6 15 251 173 32 4 1
Against 70 2 0 7 3 10 5 9 34 6
Abstain 18 0 0 10 6 0 0 0 2 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - paragraph 37/2

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 405 89 6 4 19 256 5 25 1 0
Against 268 1 27 9 1 6 175 16 33 2
Abstain 12 0 0 9 2 0 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 2

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 288 2 27 9 5 27 177 2 39 0
Against 397 89 6 9 14 235 5 39 0 2
Abstain 12 0 0 5 5 1 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 7

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 339 45 25 13 2 10 182 24 38 3
Against 342 45 6 6 13 255 0 17 0 1
Abstain 15 0 0 4 10 0 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - paragraph 38

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 409 76 9 4 10 240 35 28 7 0
Against 276 8 24 16 10 25 148 13 32 4
Abstain 12 4 0 1 5 1 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 8

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 356 86 27 6 5 8 184 2 38 1
Against 333 3 6 15 10 259 1 39 0 0
Abstain 10 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - paragraph 40

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 615 91 23 3 14 260 183 39 2 0
Against 60 0 3 13 1 4 1 1 37 0
Abstain 22 0 6 5 10 0 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 9

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 100 5 18 11 15 2 10 1 38 0
Against 589 85 15 9 8 264 168 40 0 1
Abstain 8 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 10

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 292 9 27 8 9 2 181 18 38 0
Against 380 80 6 4 5 262 0 23 0 1
Abstain 24 0 0 11 10 1 1 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - paragraph 65

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 268 9 24 14 16 14 166 24 1 0
Against 409 79 7 5 5 251 10 17 35 0
Abstain 14 0 2 4 4 0 2 0 2 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 11

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 355 82 32 5 13 0 183 3 37 0
Against 330 8 1 13 5 265 0 37 1 0
Abstain 13 0 0 5 6 1 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - Amendment 12

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 353 80 31 5 13 1 179 5 39 1
Against 327 9 0 14 6 262 0 36 0 0
Abstain 11 0 1 4 5 0 0 0 1 0

Report: Chatzimartakis A6-0494/2007 - resolution

2008/01/15
Position Total ALDE GUE/NGL IND/DEM NI PPE-DE PSE UEN Verts/ALE correctional
For 607 89 26 7 10 250 183 41 1 3
Against 76 0 5 11 9 13 0 0 38 2
Abstain 14 1 1 5 5 1 0 0 1 0

History

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      • PURPOSE: to present a Green Paper on the direction of future automotive policy.

        CONTENT: the Commission presents its position on the CARS 21 High Level Group which brought together the main stakeholders (Member States, industry, NGOs and MEPs) in 2005 to examine the main policy areas impacting the European automotive industry and to make recommendations for future public policy and regulatory framework. This Communication outlines the direction of future automotive policy. In the spirit of better regulation it aims to promote coherent interaction between different policy areas, provide predictability and seek the protection of public interest (e.g. environment and safety) while attempting to reduce the regulatory burden on industry. The proposals and initiatives contained in the Communication aim to improve the functioning of the internal market; simplify automotive legislation and pursue the internationalisation of the automotive regulatory environment; and promote environmentally sustainable road transport.

        Simplification of the regulatory environment: in the light of the fact that the Community has acceded to more than 100 international vehicle-related regulations adopted under the auspices of the UN/ECE which are applicable as alternatives to corresponding Community legislation, the CARS 21 Group recommended that 38 directives could be replaced by UN/ECE Regulations without any loss in the level of safety and environmental protection. In addition, it also identified one directive which could be repealed and 25 directives and UN/ECE Regulations in which self-testing and virtual testing could be introduced so as to reduce regulatory compliance costs for industry. The Commission supports these recommendations, but is conscious of the need to maintain the possibility for the EU to legislate independently from the UN/ECE system where this is required.  The Commission will propose replacing 38 EC directives with corresponding UN/ECE regulations as soon as the Framework Directive on type-approval has been adopted, and it will propose the introduction of necessary technical provisions for using self testing and virtual testing in 25 EC directives and UN/ECE regulations.

        Environmentally sustainable road transport:the Communication endorses the further limiting of pollutant emissions in line with the Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution. Furthermore, it describes the key elements of the future Commission strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from cars set out in the Communication on results of the review of the current Community strategy. The future strategy is based on an integrated approach to achieving the EU objective of 120 g/km CO2 by 2012 through a combination of EU and Member States action. The Commission will propose legislation, focusing on mandatory reductions of the emissions of CO2 to reach the objective of 130 g/km for the average new car fleet by means of improvements in vehicle motor technology. This will include setting minimum efficiency requirements for air-conditioning systems, the compulsory fitting of accurate tyre pressure monitoring systems, and setting maximum tyre rolling resistance limits in the EU for tyres fitted on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The Commission will propose a reduction of 10 g/km of CO2, or equivalent if technically necessary, by other technological improvements and by an increased use of bio-fuels. It will encourage additional efforts by the Member States (CO2 related taxation and other fiscal incentives, use of public procurement, traffic management, infrastructure, etc.) and by the consumers (informed choice as a buyer, responsible driving behaviour). The strategy is to be seen in the context of the Commission Communication on Energy for Europe (see COM(2007)0001).

        Road safety: the Commission feels an effective road safety strategy should be based on the interaction between improvements in vehicle technology, road infrastructure, driver behaviour and enforcement. A number of vehicle-related actions are proposed with the inclusion of the Electronic Stability Controlin new vehicles being the most significant. Other actions involve making the inclusion of Isofix child restraint systems obligatory for all new M1 vehicles, and making the use of daytime running lights obligatory. The Communication stresses the need to adopt a holistic approach to road safety involving vehicle features, infrastructure and road users.

        Trade: the Communication aligns the main concerns of the automotive sector to trade policy. It proposes to assess the potential of using bi-lateral trade agreements(particularly in the Asian region) to improve market access and reinforces the need enforce intellectual property rightsglobally. It will continue monitoring Chinese business and regulatory developments to ensure that improved market access resulting from China's WTO accession is implemented in practice. It will also pursue a formal dialogue with China on issues related to China's regulatory environment to ensure that there is a level playing field and legal certainty for the business community in this market. In this respect, the Commission will continue to follow the development of the draft Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law.

        Research and development:  with approximately € 20 billion (ca. 5% of the sector's turnover) invested into research and product development the automotive industry is the largest industrial R&D investor in Europe in absolute terms. The Communication identifies clean renewable fuels and intelligent vehicles and roads as core research priorities. It adopts a forward-looking approach and outlines the Commission's intention to set up a Joint Technology Initiative on hydrogen and fuel cellsas well as to put forward a regulation on vehicles which use hydrogen as a fuel.

        Taxation and fiscal incentives and competition in the aftermarket: the diverse vehicle-related taxation regimesin the Member States are considered to be among the main barriers to an effectively functioning internal market while the use of fiscal incentives should be coordinated across the Member States and should demonstrably contribute to the EU's policy objectives in areas such as the environment and safety. With regard to the distribution of vehicles, the Commission will continue its efforts to ensure that Regulation (EC) No 1400/2002 on motor vehicle distributionis applied throughout the Community while in the light of the increasing complexity of vehicles it has become imperative that all vehicle repairers in the Community have access to the appropriate technical repair information.

        The Commission will, together with all relevant stakeholders, conduct a mid-term review of the actions proposed in the Communication in the course of 2009 to monitor progress made and, if appropriate, adapt the automotive regulatory policy framework on the basis of the results of the review It will regularly inform the co-legislators on the status of changes in automotive regulations by issuing an annual working paper on progress made at the UN/ECE.

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    • The Council held a policy debate on industrial policy. As regards the automotive industry in particular, it emphasised the need to formulate the framework conditions for the EU automotive industry in such a way that it can successfully face up to the increased competition on the global market. It regards the recommendations contained in the final report of the CARS 21 High Level Group as a good starting point for achieving this objective.

      The Council welcomes the Commission's communication on the CARS 21 report and invites it to implement speedily and coherently the proposals and initiatives contained therein for improving the regulatory framework for the EU automotive industry, once their impact is assessed, so as to achieve as much progress as possible in implementing them by the time of the interim review in 2009.

      The Commission is called upon to give priority to those proposals and initiatives which can be expected to have the biggest impact on improving the European regulatory framework for the automotive industry and, in particular, securing its international competitiveness also with regard to initiatives in the areas of environmental protection and road safety. The Council underlines the significance of a stable, long-term, proportionate, coherent and consistent regulatory framework for the successful development of the EU automotive industry and calls on the Commission to incorporate into Community policies the following principles: (i) adoption of an integrated approach, which involves all stakeholders, to developing and implementing measures to tackle environmental and safety challenges; (ii) legislative measures regarding the policy towards cars must be formulated on a long-term and technologically neutral basis; (iii) all relevant stakeholders are to be consulted at an early stage and extensively on all initiatives and draft legislation affecting the car sector and the results are to be appropriately reflected in decision-making; (iv) thorough impact assessments of all new proposals are to be submitted at an early stage. The framework conditions for the EU automotive industry must, as part of a stringent competitiveness test, also be compared with the framework conditions in major competing countries; (v) new vehicles should continue to be accessible to different consumer groups if environmental and safety improvements are to be achieved through a continuous fleet renewal process; (vi) the programme for simplification of the regulatory framework must continue to be implemented speedily, focusing on the needs of the car sector.

      Moreover, the Council supports the Commission's proposals to reduce the car manufacturers' administrative burden by replacing EU Directives with UN/ECE Regulations and by introducing the instrument of self-testing and virtual testing, under strict surveillance of type-approval authorities. It underlines the contribution which the Community's financial instruments (e.g. EIB, Structural Funds) can make to accompany a structural change in the car sector and requests that they are used in a targeted manner and in accordance with the prevailing rules of these instruments.

      The Commission is also called upon:

      - in the context of bilateral free trade agreements, to give priority to countries with a high market potential, to ensure reciprocity, to assess the impacts of such agreements, to ensure that non-tariff barriers to trade are abolished, to combat uncompetitive practices in third countries which are detrimental to the EU automotive industry and to guarantee effective protection of intellectual property rights;

      - in the framework of the 7th research framework programme, to intensify its efforts to promote innovative and highly efficient propulsion technologies and systems, alternative fuels, intelligent and safe motor vehicles and to set the course in good time for best technologies and for future clean, low-carbon or carbon-free technologies;

      - to come forward with a proposal for Euro VI emission limit values for heavy-duty vehicles this year at the latest in order to give the automotive industry sufficient lead time for its implementation;

      - to configure the planned framework for attaining the target for average CO2 emissions from the fleet of new cars sold in the EU on the basis of a thorough impact assessment in a way that is as neutral as possible from the point of view of competition, and which is socially equitable and sustainable. It should be framed in such a way as to ensure that all manufacturers continue efforts to make their whole vehicle production more environmentally friendly in a cost-effective way.

      Lastly, the Council invites the Member States, and where appropriate, the Commission, in connection with developing a CO2 strategy in the automotive sector, to examine to what extent, in addition to the automotive industry's possibilities for CO2 reduction and the potential in the field of biofuels, contributions by other players both on demand and supply side or via other measures (e.g. CO2-based vehicle tax and other fiscal measures, traffic infrastructure and management, driving behaviour, renewal of the vehicle fleet, stimulation of public transport) can also be enhanced.

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    • The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted the own-initiative report by Jorgo CHATZIMARKAKIS (ALDE, DE) in response to the Commission communication on a competitive automotive regulatory framework (CARS 21). The report highlights the economic importance of the European automotive industry as a sector producing 19 million vehicles yearly and providing 2.3 million direct jobs and a further 10 million in ancillary sectors. MEPs in the committee say that, while the industry will have to undergo substantial change, adjustments in EU policy will also be needed to ensure regulations do not lead to job losses

      Completing the internal market for cars: the report calls on the Member State authorities to work closely with the Commission in implementing the CARS 21 recommendations. It notes, in particular, the need to ensure that new regulations affecting the automotive sector are introduced in a coordinated manner, avoiding distortions in the internal market. It emphasises the need to perfect the EU system for type-approval, covering all motor vehicles. The Commission is asked to propose measures guaranteeing a registration-procedure, which will allow easier cross-border sales especially for used cars.

      A competitive automotive after market:the Commission is called upon to continue promoting effective competition in the automotive after-sales market by addressing consumer choice and effective access for independent market operators to technical information, training, spare parts, multi-brand diagnostic tools and test equipment in its future automotive policy. The report urges the Commission to submit proposals for the creation of an internal market for custom and tuning parts, such as special tyres, wheels and other tuning parts and spare parts, as the current diversity of national regulations obstructs the further development of this sector, which consequently would benefit from Community harmonising legislation and appropriate protection of intellectual property. Efforts are also needed to combat the import of counterfeit spare parts.

      Adopting environmental standards for the 21st century: the report calls on the Commission to create an environment that ensures that road transport is environmentally sustainable. It welcomes the rapid introduction of the Euro-5 and Euro-6 standards for the reduction of emissions of pollutants from private cars and urges the Commission, without delay, to adopt an ambitious proposal for a EURO-VI standard for heavy goods vehicles. In the context of Community legislation, MEPs call on the Commission to begin the process of reassessing and revising emissions testing procedures to better reflect real life conditions of use, without prejudice to the ongoing discussion on CO2 emissions from cars.

      Reducing CO2 emissions substantially: the report encourages the Commission to consider developing a common framework for a coordinated application of technology-neutral and possibly harmonised CO2 related fiscal incentives that have a significant CO2 reduction potential, while avoid distortions of competition. It urges the Council to reach an agreement on the Commission proposal to relate taxes on passenger cars to their polluting emissions such as CO2 in order to avoid further internal market fragmentation arising from varying application by Member States. As the development of new types of passenger cars takes about five to seven years, MEPs urge the Commission not to set any final mandatory targets for CO2 emissions for any date before 2015. From then on, however, an average target of 125g/km of CO2 emissions for new passenger cars should be achievable. MEPs consider it crucial in this connection that the target values should be graduated according to the weight of the vehicle.

      Making road transport even safer: the report highlights that additional security systems might further increase the weight of passenger cars, thus leading to increased CO2 emissions. It also expresses concern at the negative impact on road safety resulting from increases in the speed of vehicles. The Commission is called upon to: i) improve the road safety system by requiring Member States to tighten up learner-driver training requirements, expand compulsory training and introduce rules providing for the periodic training of professional drivers; ii) carry out the announced 2007-2009 assessment of the environment required for measures to reduce the number of road accident victims; iii) develop a system allowing car manufacturers to without penalty to produce vehicles that emit extra CO2 if these additional emissions result from legally binding safety measures taken at Community level; iv) improve the regime for the cross-border inspection of vehicles and the cross-border enforcement of fines imposed for the infringement of traffic rules in a foreign Member State as a matter of priority.

      Lastly, the committee does not believe that day time running lights should be obligatory throughout the EU.

      Bringing fair-play to automotive trade relations: the report states that the EU automotive industry is one of the most competitive industries in the world. It believes however that unfair competition and the infringement of intellectual property rights threaten this position. The committee recalls that the successful conclusion of multilateral trade negotiations should remain a priority for the EU. The Commission is urged, in the framework of the current EU-Korea FTA negotiations, to make sure that Korea abolishes all existing tariff and non-tariff barriers and does not create new ones, and that it will implement more UN/ECE regulations. The committee requests that the Commission considers a strategy of phasing out EU import tariffs with safeguards and, therefore, recommends that this phasing out be connected to the lifting of non-tariff barriers on the Korean side.

      The committee also emphasises the importance of a close partnership with China in the development of a regulatory framework offering a level playing field. It states that effective protection of IPR is a precondition for such a partnership. MEPs disagree with the Commission's proposal to abolish design protection rights, as this might have a negative effect on the automotive sector in the EU while not guaranteeing any customer benefits. They call on the Commission to respect the existing level playing-field in relation to Japan and certain US States, where very high standards are in force.

      Research and Development in the automotive sector: the report calls on the Commission to adopt before 2012 a strategy to increase significantly and sufficiently the R&D funding for the automotive sector, paying particular attention to supply industries. The committee urges the Member States to make any increase in future R&D funding for the automotive sector conditional on the binding nature of the CO2 emission targets. Member States and the EU institutions are urged to give all necessary support to the research and development of break-through technologies, such as hydrogen motors, fuel cells or hybrids. The committee is of the opinion that the Intelligent Car Initiative, Galileo and other instruments contributing to an intelligent transport system are of the utmost importance and therefore calls on the Commission to strongly support these developments.

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      • The Commission presents a Commission Staff Working Document on progress during 2008 at the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

        In accordance with the CARS 21 Communication of 7 February 2007, this Commission staff working document sets out the major automotive-related developments that have occurred during 2008 at the UNECE with a view to informing the European Parliament, the Council and the public about progress achieved at UNECE and of the respect observed by the Commission with the political orientations set out in the relevant Community legislation. The 2008 staff working document is the second annual report on these activities.

        UNECE was established in 1947 with a view to setting out norms, standards and conventions to facilitate international cooperation for various sectors both within and outside the European region.

        2008 was a very productive year at the UNECE. The establishment of four new global technical regulations (GTRs) represents considerable progress towards international harmonisation of vehicle test requirements. Furthermore, the adoption of 95 technical amendments to UNECE Regulations under the 1958 Agreement will contribute towards the construction of vehicles meeting the latest technological progress in terms of vehicle safety and environmental performance.

        Where it is appropriate, the technical changes that have been made at a UNECE level (e.g. Electronic Stability Control) will be incorporated into EC legislation. Furthermore, and as demonstrated by the proposed General Safety Regulation, compliance with the requirements in one or more UNECE Regulations can become the only option for type-approval.

        The resultant close links between EC legislation and UNECE Regulations will enable European vehicles that have been manufactured in accordance with UNECE standards to be accepted in many other countries. As highlighted by the CARS 21 mid-term report, this regulatory simplification and international harmonisation is broadly welcomed by all stakeholders and will ensure that the European automotive industry will remain competitive around the world.

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      • The Commission presents a Commission Staff Working Document on progress during 2009 at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

        In accordance with the CARS 21 Communication of 7 February 2007, this Commission staff working document sets out the major automotive-related developments that have occurred during 2009 at the UNECE with a view to informing the European Parliament, the Council and the public about progress achieved at UNECE and of the respect observed by the Commission with the political orientations set out in the relevant European Union legislation.

        The 2009 Commission staff working document is the third annual report on these activities.

        To recall, UNECE was established by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1947 in order to promote regional economic integration through dialogue and cooperation on economic and sectoral issues. It provides analysis and policy advice to governments in consultation with key stakeholders and provides a framework for norms, standards and conventions to facilitate international cooperation for various sectors. UNECE brings together 56 countries located in the European Union, non-EU Western and Eastern Europe, South-East Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and North America. 

        The report states that during 2009 significant progress on the harmonization of vehicle standards continues to be achieved through the EU's participation at UNECE. A considerable proportion of this work is now linked to the important role that UNECE Regulations will play in the area of motor vehicle safety through the EU General Safety Regulation. In addition, the UNECE can also provide the framework for important complementary measures, such as the defining of test methodologies for vehicle emissions or, where appropriate, as a first step in taking additional new measures for type-approval in the EU (e.g., electric vehicles).

        The resultant close links between EU legislation and UNECE Regulations will mean that European vehicles will be increasingly manufactured in accordance with UNECE technical standards. At the same time, the development of common UNECE standards or test procedures will reduce the development and deployment costs for manufacturers and regulators / test laboratories. As highlighted by the CARS 21 mid-term report, this regulatory simplification and international harmonisation is welcomed by stakeholders and will ensure that the European automotive industry remains competitive around the world.

        Lastly, appropriate efforts are being made to encourage the interest shown in the 1958 and 1998 Agreements by the emerging economies, particularly those with a significant automotive manufacturing capability (e.g., India and China). This should help further to bring about acceptance by the major economies of the world that the UNECE standards are truly global standards for the automotive industry.

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      • In accordance with the CARS 21 Communication (COM (2007) 0022), this Commission staff working document reports on the major automotive-related regulatory developments and activities that arose during  2010 at the World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations ("WP.29") of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe ("UNECE"). Its objective is to inform the European Parliament, the Council and the public about the progress achieved by WP.29 and of the compliance observed by the Commission with regards to the political orientations set out in the relevant EU legislation. This 2010 Commission staff working document is the fourth annual report on these activities.

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