In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the European Union's regulatory framework on autonomous vehicles, the French government has become the first EU nation to publicly express opposition to the Dutch-led approval of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. Citing safety concerns, French officials have questioned the adequacy of the current testing and validation procedures for the highly-anticipated technology. The decision comes as the European Commission is set to finalize its own rules governing the deployment of autonomous vehicles on public roads. As the debate over the safety and efficacy of FSD continues to intensify, the French government's stance is likely to draw attention from other EU member states and could potentially influence the final outcome of the EU's regulatory approval process.
France is the first EU government to publicly oppose Dutch-led approval of Tesla's Full Self-Driving software over safety concerns.
