Belgium approves Tesla's Full Self-Driving in landmark EU decision

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology has received approval in Flanders, Belgium. Minister Annick De Ridder confirmed the decision, marking a key step for the company in Europe. The move comes as other nations also advance their own approval processes. Four European countries have already greenlit the software. The Netherlands, Lithuania, Estonia, and Denmark lead the way with their approvals. Belgium is now set to join them soon.

Germany and Sweden are also progressing towards giving the technology the go-ahead. Meanwhile, Greece, France, Italy, Spain, and Ireland are still reviewing or testing it. In Belgium, the approval will now pass to technical regulators for final paperwork before drivers can use FSD on public roads. The approval in Flanders represents a major regulatory breakthrough for Tesla in Europe. Strict rules around advanced driver assistance systems have made such progress difficult in the past. The decision paves the way for broader adoption across the continent.