Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000684/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Tomáš Zdechovský (PPE)
In the EU, mutual recognition of professional qualifications and regulatory standards has been implemented, yet technical inspections for vehicles remain fragmented.
Vehicle owners undergoing technical inspections in one Member State often find that their national insurance providers do not recognise the validity of these inspections if conducted outside their home country. This forces individuals to return to their country of registration to undergo technical inspections, even when a test of an equivalent or higher standard could be performed in another Member State. This lack of recognition creates unnecessary costs and administrative burdens, and hinders free movement within the EU.
Given the EU’s objective to facilitate cross-border mobility and reduce regulatory barriers, we ask:
- 1.Does the Commission acknowledge the issue of limited mutual recognition of vehicle technical inspections across Member States, and does it have any plans to address this inconsistency?
- 2.Has the Commission assessed whether this lack of recognition is at odds with the principle of free movement within the internal market?
- 3.Will the Commission propose legislative measures to harmonise technical inspection standards and ensure their mutual recognition across the EU, particularly for insurance purposes?
Submitted: 13.2.2025