Automotive (Brussels)
This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Brussels and the EU member nations. This newsletter channel is subscribed to by many car manufacturers, parts suppliers, car dealers, rental companies, and automotive importers and exporters. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.
This Week in Automotive — Brussels (#29, 2026)
Battery regulation derogations published; Critical Raw Materials Strategic Projects recognised; Environmental data reporting format established; EU-UK competition law cooperation agreement enters force; Council prepares energy network charges debate.
This Week in Automotive — Brussels (#29, 2026)
Mobile driving licences: new EU rules published; Decision on voluntary biofuel scheme recognition; EU–Türkiye AEO mutual recognition enters into force.
This Week in Automotive — Brussels (#29, 2026)
Commission selects 46 new critical raw materials projects; EU-China reach understanding on hybrid vehicle trade; Council decisions advance CBAM in EEA; Regulation updates for vehicle refrigeration certification.
This Week in Automotive — Brussels (#29, 2026)
Commission refers Bulgaria for hired vehicles directive; Spain authorized to cut excise duty; Decision on ADR/ADN amendments; von der Leyen on transport innovation.
Lobbying on Automotive - Brussels (September 2026 edition)
Association des Constructeurs Europeens d'Automobiles; Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment); Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft; Robert Bosch GmbH were unusually active lobbyists last month.
This Week in Automotive — Brussels (#29, 2026)
New Euro 7 battery durability rules adopted; Egypt glass fibre countervailing duties renewed; Commission acts on clean transport milestones; Energy Council meeting set.