This year, Classic Motorshow brings timely and significant content for enthusiasts, as experts take the stage on Saturday to discuss the effects of the EU’s so-called End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation (the Circular Economy Regulation for Vehicles) on the everyday lives of classic vehicle hobbyists.
Participating in the panel is Member of the European Parliament Katri Kulmuni, who will provide fresh insight into the regulation’s preparation and the current state of EU decision-making. She will be joined by Leila Suutarinen, Chair of the Finnish Federation for Historic Vehicles (SAHK), and Veli-Pekka Ratinen, Vice Chair of the Finnish Motorcyclists’ Federation (SMOTO).
Topic:
The EU “End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation” and Its Impact on Classic Vehicle Enthusiasts
Time and Place:
At Classic Motorshow on Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 AM
Main Stage, Hall A
Panelists:
Katri Kulmuni, Member of the European Parliament
Leila Suutarinen, Chair, Finnish Federation for Historic Vehicles (SAHK)
Veli-Pekka Ratinen, Vice Chair, Finnish Motorcyclists’ Federation (SMOTO)
What is the EU’s End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation, and why does it concern classic vehicle enthusiasts?
Commonly known as the End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation, the EU’s Circular Economy Regulation for Vehicles is currently under development. Its goal is to improve vehicle recycling and reduce the number of so-called “end-of-life vehicles”—cars that are no longer in use but still listed in vehicle registers.
Although the exact contents of the regulation are not yet finalized, and the draft is still in preparation, it has raised serious concern among enthusiasts. There is fear that the regulation may also apply to project cars and vehicles under restoration—vehicles that are not in active use but have significant cultural and historical value.
MEP Katri Kulmuni will explain the current stage of the regulation process, what kind of provisions may be expected, and how the voices of Finnish enthusiasts can be heard in the EU decision-making process.