The Flemish government has asked Tesla to submit its supervised Full Self‑Driving (FSD) file for review, with a decision on fast‑track homologation expected by the end of the week. The request follows the Netherlands’ provisional approval of the same system on April 10 2026 and signals a potential step toward EU‑wide clearance.
The Netherlands’ approval was forwarded to the European Commission, and a technical committee hearing is scheduled for May 5 2026. EU‑wide approval requires a vote by at least 55 % of member states and 65 % of the bloc’s population. A positive outcome in Flanders could set a regulatory precedent and accelerate the overall approval process.
FSD approval is currently limited to vehicles equipped with Tesla’s Hardware 4 (AI4) computer. Tesla plans a “lite” version for older Hardware 3 vehicles, and data collected from supervised FSD drives will feed the company’s AI training pipeline. The regulatory decision therefore has implications for both current and future Tesla fleets.
Tesla’s strategy to pivot from a traditional automaker to an AI and robotics platform hinges on widespread deployment of FSD. EU approval is a prerequisite for the company’s robotaxi network and subscription services, making the Flemish decision a critical milestone in Tesla’s European expansion.
Flemish Minister of Mobility Annick De Ridder said, “Because you shouldn’t slow down innovation, but make it possible in a thoughtful and safe way. This way, we keep Flanders at the forefront as a forward‑thinking region.” Elon Musk has expressed confidence that the EU will soon green‑light FSD.
The Netherlands’ provisional approval was granted on April 10 2026, and the Dutch committee presented its case to the European Commission. The EU committee hearing on May 5 2026 will decide whether to forward the request for EU‑wide approval. The Flanders region’s fast‑track homologation could accelerate the process and set a regulatory precedent.
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