As everyone wraps up the year and prepares to spend time with our families, friends and loved ones, the political and regulatory environment affecting the Automotive Aftermarket sector continues to evolve rapidly. The past month has been marked by renewed momentum at the EU level, with the European Commission unveiling new initiatives aimed at strengthening the industry’s competitiveness and applying legislative simplification.
 
At the same time, key files such as the Data Act, Type Approval, and End-of-Life Vehicles are being implemented, under the possibility of revision, or advancing toward decisive stages. In this context, FIGIEFA has remained fully engaged in providing an opportunity for the voice of independent distributors and the wider Aftermarket to be heard, understood, and taken into account.
 
In this final newsletter of the year, we share the latest updates on our liaising with Members and on our policy work, recent institutional developments, and the next steps that will guide our collective efforts in the months to come.
 
On behalf of the entire FIGIEFA team, we wish you all a great holiday and a marvellous 2026!
 
Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/7a3166a98dce/figiefa-newsletter-december-2025