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The vehicle recycling industry met in Warsaw at the 6th FORS International Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Warsaw.
The event was organized by the FORS Association - Car Recycling Forum.
The Conference brought together industry leaders, legal experts, representatives of EU institutions and innovators to discuss key challenges and developments in the closed-loop economy and end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling.
Jakub Faryś President of the Polish Automotive Industry Association presented the latest data on vehicle registrations, the structure of the vehicle fleet and production in Poland, and discussed the current legal environment in the country and at the EU level.
In addition, the program included such issues as:
New EU regulations on ELVs
Innovations in disassembly and material recovery
Combating the gray zone and illegal disassembly
Good practices from Poland and Europe
The conference was an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences, establish contacts and co-create the future of sustainable motoring in Europe!

"Learn - Ride - Enjoy - Repeat" , European-wide campaign initiated by the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), designed to encourage novice and experienced riders to take high-quality voluntary motorcycle training.

Voluntary post-license training is a stepping stone toward safer riding, equipping motorcyclists with further knowledge, skills, and experience. Through this initiative, ACEM and FIM aim to inspire European riders to take the next step in their journey by enrolling in certified training programmes, ensuring more riders have access to advanced tools and knowledge to enjoy motorcycling safely and responsibly .

As motorcycling continues to serve as a key mobility and leisure tool for millions across Europe, improving rider safety remains a top priority. Research shows that human factors play a decisive role in motorcycle accidents, reinforcing the need for lifelong learning and continuous training.

The campaign builds on the success of the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label, an initiative promoting high-quality post-license training courses across Europe.

Campaign goals:
Raise awareness: Together, we aim to highlight the value of voluntary motorcycle training as a vital step toward safer riding.
To inspire riders: to take the next step in their journey by enrolling in high-quality training programs.
By boosting enrolments, we can collectively ensure more riders have access to the tools and knowledge they need to ride safely and responsibly.

By boosting enrolments, we can collectively ensure more riders have access to the tools and knowledge they need to ride safely and responsibly.

We encourage you to join the campaign and organize trainings as part of the action.

We would like to invite you to the EU Industry Days - 2025, which will be held on June 5-6, 2025 in Rzeszów , with the support of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
It is one of the key flagship events of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, focusing on key discussions on industrial policy, bringing together industry leaders and increasing the knowledge base of European industry.

Today, on May 8, Parliament adopted a change to CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans.

With 458 votes for, 101 against and 14 abstentions, MEPs supported the Commission’s proposal to support Europe’s automotive sector, which is experiencing the impact of rapid technological changes and increasing competition.

The proposed change offers manufacturers the possibility to comply with their obligations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027 by averaging their performance over the three-year period, rather than each individual year. This approach would allow to balance any excess annual emissions by outperforming the target in subsequent year(s).

The current rules set annual targets, covering five-year periods, for reducing average CO2 emissions from new cars and vans across the EU fleet. From 2025, an annual CO2 emission reduction target of 15% compared to 2021 values will be in application for the 2025-2029 period.

Next steps

To speed up its adoption, Parliament agreed on Tuesday to deal with the file under its urgent procedure. To enter into force, the draft law now requires formal approval by the Council, which endorsed the same text on 7 May 2025.

Background

The proposal is part of the Commission's industrial action plan for the European automotive sector, announced on 5 March 2025. It followed the strategic dialogue on the future of the automotive industry launched by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 30 January 2025, which involved an open public consultation and discussions with industry and stakeholders to address the most pressing challenges facing the sector.