Status before headlines
Regulation tracker
Published, proposed and upcoming changes connected to vehicle registration, roadworthiness, digital documents and emissions.
Current watchlist
The effective date matters more than the announcement.
Each entry identifies its status and links to the publishing institution. Proposed measures are never presented as final law.
| Status | Topic | Date | Practical impact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upcoming application | First Euro 7 application date for new M1 and N1 vehicle types approaches | 29 November 2026 | Check type-approval dates for new M1/N1 vehicle types and later new-vehicle stages. | Official text ↗ |
| Legislative progress | Digital vehicle registration certificates advance in the European Parliament | 8 April 2026 | Confirm whether the measure is final, transposed and accepted in the registration country. | Official text ↗ |
| National implementation | France Titres continues the transition to digital vehicle documents | Verified August 2026 | Confirm whether the measure is final, transposed and accepted in the registration country. | Official text ↗ |
| National implementation | Federal i-Kfz services expand digital vehicle registration access | Verified August 2026 | Confirm whether the measure is final, transposed and accepted in the registration country. | Official text ↗ |
Baseline legislation
Primary texts behind the reporting.
Your Europe — vehicle registration formalities
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European Commission — automotive technical harmonisation
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EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/858
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Your Europe — VAT when buying or selling a car
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European Commission — roadworthiness and digital vehicle documents
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EUR-Lex — Euro 7 Regulation (EU) 2024/1257
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