European Commission 13 October 2026, Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe as regards the November 2026 proposals for UN regulations

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This proposal for a Council Decision establishes the European Union's position to vote in favour of proposed modifications to various United Nations regulations, global technical regulations, and resolutions at the 200th session of the UNECE World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) from 17 to 20 November 2026. Based substantively on Article 114 and procedurally on Article 218(9) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the measure governs technical updates encompassing vehicle safety, emissions, automated systems, and type-approval requirements. The decision authorizes Union representatives to agree to minor technical changes without further Council action and enters into force on the date of its adoption.AI