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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Tesla has intensified its push for European approval of its Full Self‑Driving (FSD) system, citing safety data and a social‑media campaign that claims regulatory delays cost lives. The company submitted its own research, arguing FSD can reduce crashes, and has secured approval in the Netherlands, with seven other EU states already granting national clearance. Seven traffic‑safety researchers reviewed Tesla’s European study and found the methodology inadequate, noting limited FSD mileage, reliance on proxy metrics, and lack of peer review. The study’s causal claims were deemed unsupported, contradicting Tesla’s public statements.