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EU Urged to Reject Weaker US Car Standards for Safety

10/21/2025

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European cities and civil society groups warn that accepting lower US car standards would yield more dangerous vehicles in Europe.
In a letter to EU lawmakers, they say aligning with US standards would undermine the EU's road-safety leadership.
Since 2010, EU regulations reduced road deaths by 36%, while US deaths increased.
They urge the EU to reject weaker standards and maintain strict safety regulations to protect air quality and jobs.

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European cities and civil society groups warn that accepting lower US car standards would yield more dangerous vehicles in Europe.
In a letter to EU lawmakers, they say aligning with US standards would undermine the EU's road-safety leadership.
Since 2010, EU regulations reduced road deaths by 36%, while US deaths increased.
They urge the EU to reject weaker standards and maintain strict safety regulations to protect air quality and jobs.