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Brussels, 9 December, 2025

WGMM General Assembly 2025: Preparing for a Fundamental Year for Europe’s Automotive Policy

Members of the Working Group on Monitoring Methodologies of CO₂-Neutral Fuels (WGMM), chaired by Alain Mathuren (FuelsEurope), Paul Greening (ACEA), Stefan Kunter (ELAFLEX, CECOD), Raquel Pinho (Horse Powertrain), and Tobias Block (eFuel Alliance), came together in Brussels last week for the annual General Assembly. The meeting provided an opportunity to review an eventful and productive year and to prepare for 2026, a year that will be fundamental for Europe’s automotive sector, with the publication of the European Commission’s Automotive Package tomorrow, 16 December.

2025 in Review: Achievements and Consolidation
Over the past year, the WGMM has continued to strengthen its role as a trusted and constructive technical platform supporting the decarbonisation of road transport through monitoring methodo-logies for CO₂ neutral fuels. In 2025, the group achieved tangible progress across its technical, regu-latory, and outreach activities.
Among the key results:

  • More than 30 meetings across subgroups and task forces
  • Release of the One-Pager Summary Bundle and Feedstock Availability Summary Report (to be published soon)
  • High profile webinar on monitoring methodologies with over 300 participants
  • Launch of the WGMM website
  • Greater visibility through partnerships and sponsoring
  • A successful Parliamentary Evening in Brussels, facilitating dialogue with policymakers
  • Active engagement in the EU public consultation on CO₂ emission standards

Feedback from members underscored the WGMM’s collaboration culture, the balance between fuel producers and end users, and the Secretariat’s effective coordination

2026 Outlook: From Momentum to Policy Impact
Members agreed that 2026 will be a decisive year for the WGMM and the wider automotive and fuel sectors. As the European Commission presents its Automotive Package and advances the re-view of CO₂ standards, the WGMM’s technical input and policy engagement will be more relevant than ever.
The agreed priorities for 2026 include:

  • Strengthening political outreach and communication, including enhanced online presence and events
  • Advocating for the recognition of a new vehicle class powered by CO₂ neutral fuels
  • Advancing dialogue with EU regulators on monitoring methodologies to ensure clear, reli-able, and practical implementation
  • Providing technical input to the review of CO₂ emission standards for light duty vehicles
  • Continuing to promote technology neutrality as a cornerstone of effective and balanced EU policy

Members emphasised that Europe’s success in achieving climate neutrality will depend on maintai-ning openness to all RED-compliant CO₂ neutral pathways – including biofuels, synthetic fuels, and other renewable solutions – alongside electrification.

Commitment and Collaboration
The WGMM will continue to work throughout 2026 to connect technical expertise, scientific data, and policy development. Planned activities include workshops, political events and outreach activities aimed at supporting the regulatory process for the Automotive Package. As Europe enters a decisive phase for mobility and climate policy, the WGMM remains committed to promoting technology neutral innovation, realistic solutions, and reliable monitoring methodo-logies that help shape a sustainable, competitive EU industry.