Germany sets December 2026 target for EU-wide FSD Supervised decision
German transport ministry signals approval pathway but flags concerns over speed and urban deployment.
Germany's Federal Ministry of Transport responded to inquiries about Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised feature, indicating that a decision on union-wide recognition is currently scheduled for December 2026.
The ministry maintains a technology-neutral stance but has flagged specific concerns. Those include the system's tolerance for exceeding speed limits by up to 50 percent and its operation in urban traffic environments. Liability for the vehicle's actions remains with the driver under the current framework.
The response suggests that FSD Supervised approval in Europe remains contingent on regulatory harmonization across EU member states, with Germany's feedback shaping the broader conversation around autonomous driving standards on the continent.
"🚨 NEWS Antwort des BMDV-Bürgerservice zu Tesla FSD Supervised: Eine Entscheidung über die unionsweite Anerkennung ist nach aktuellem Stand für Dezember 2026 vorgesehen. Deutschland bleibt dabei technologieoffen, hat aber Bedenken: Tempoüberschreitung bis +50 % und Einsatz im Stadtverkehr. Haftung bleibt beim Fahrer. #fsd @FSD_DE @FSDWatcherDE @elonmusk @manoman42"— X · @TeslaDE195932