MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Possible violation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union by the Italian Highway Code – E-000726/2025

Question for written answer  E-000726/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Isabella Tovaglieri (PfE)

Article 122(2) of the current Italian Highway Code (Law Decree 121/2021, as amended by Law 177/2024) states that a person over 65 years of age may not accompany a learner driver practising for their test. This rule does not apply to professional driving instructors.

In view of this, can the Commission say whether it considers this rule to be compatible with Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which prohibits any form of age-based discrimination?

Submitted: 18.2.2025