European regulators face growing scrutiny over Tesla’s push to approve its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, as seven traffic-safety researchers allege the company is relying on flawed safety research to secure authorization. While several EU nations have already granted national approvals, concerns persist about whether the data supporting FSD’s safety meets rigorous standards. The debate highlights tensions between innovation and regulatory oversight in the fast-evolving autonomous vehicle sector. Critics argue that premature approval could compromise road safety if the technology’s risks aren’t properly assessed.


Tesla is pressuring European regulators to approve its FSD technology using flawed safety research, according to seven traffic-safety researchers. Seven EU countries have granted national approvals, ...