European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | Mark Nicklas Head of Unit | Automotive aftermarket topics | — |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Mark Nicklas Head of Unit | Automotive aftermarket topics | SRC |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Wopke Hoekstra Commissioner | Dialogue on the future of the automotive sector - Thematic Working Group on 'Clean Transition and Decarbonisation' | — |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Wopke Hoekstra Commissioner | Dialogue on the future of the automotive sector - Thematic Working Group on 'Clean Transition and Decarbonisation' | SRC |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Mark Nicklas Head of Unit | Action plan for the automotive sector | — |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Mark Nicklas Head of Unit | Action plan for the automotive sector | SRC |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Xavier Coget Cabinet member | The role of the automotive aftermarket in the EU Industrial Action Plan for the automotive sector | SRC |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Xavier Coget Cabinet member | The role of the automotive aftermarket in the EU Industrial Action Plan for the automotive sector | — |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Helena Hinto Cabinet member | Introductory meeting | — |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Helena Hinto Cabinet member | Introductory meeting | SRC |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Valvanera Ulargui Aparicio Cabinet member | Exchange with the Independent Service Providers (ISPs) on the upcoming Commission Initiatives that will support the whole sector competitiveness, including the Competitiveness Compass, the Clean Industry Deal and the Automotive Industry Plan | SRC |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Valvanera Ulargui Aparicio Cabinet member | Exchange with the Independent Service Providers (ISPs) on the upcoming Commission Initiatives that will support the whole sector competitiveness, including the Competitiveness Compass, the Clean Industry Deal and the Automotive Industry Plan | — |
| 04 Jun 2024 | Joan Canton Cabinet member | Discussion on preparation of delegated act on conditions to access data for repair and maintenance activities | — |
| 04 Jun 2024 | Joan Canton Cabinet member | Discussion on preparation of delegated act on conditions to access data for repair and maintenance activities | SRC |
| 05 Jun 2023 | Christoph Nerlich Cabinet member | The upskilling/reskilling challenges in the automotive sector in order to ensure a just transition across the ecosystem | — |
| 05 Jun 2023 | Christoph Nerlich Cabinet member | The upskilling/reskilling challenges in the automotive sector in order to ensure a just transition across the ecosystem | SRC |
| 15 Feb 2023 | Anthony Whelan Cabinet member | In-vehicle data | — |
| 15 Feb 2023 | Anthony Whelan Cabinet member | In-vehicle data | SRC |
| 16 Jun 2022 | Thierry Breton Commissioner | Data Act ; in-vehicle data | — |
| 16 Jun 2022 | Thierry Breton Commissioner | Data Act ; in-vehicle data | SRC |
| 10 Jun 2022 | Joan Canton Cabinet member | Prep meeting for meeting with Commissioner Breton on 16/6 | — |
| 10 Jun 2022 | Joan Canton Cabinet member | Prep meeting for meeting with Commissioner Breton on 16/6 | SRC |
| 27 Oct 2021 | Thierry Breton Commissioner | Data | SRC |
| 27 Oct 2021 | Thierry Breton Commissioner | Data | — |
| 27 Oct 2021 | Joan Canton Cabinet member | Data | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs (CECRA) is the European association representing the interests of authorized automotive dealers, agents, authorised and independent repairers at EU level. Through its network of national motor trade associations and European Dealer Councils, CECRA represents the interests of more than 336,000 automotive businesses, collectively employing around 2.9 million people throughout Europe. CECRA represents the automotive trade and repair sector before EU institutions, providing expert input on legislation and policies affecting vehicle distribution and aftersales services. CECRA works closely with other European automotive stakeholder associations to address shared challenges and strengthen the sector’s collective voice across Europe.
EU Legislative Interests
Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/720 of 10 May 2022 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices Commission Regulation (EU) No 461/2010 of 27 May 2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle sector Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2023 on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 (Data Act) Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7), amending Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Regulation (EU) No 582/2011, Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1151, Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1362 Regulation (EU) 2023/851 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 April 2023 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/631 as regards strengthening the CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles in line with the Union’s increased climate ambition Regulation (EU) 2024/1610 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2024 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 as regards strengthening the CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles and integrating reporting obligations, amending Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/956 Directive (EU) 2024/1799 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on common rules promoting the repair of goods and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and Directives (EU) 2019/771 and (EU) 2020/1828 Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 and repealing Directive 2007/46/EC Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive 98/70/EC as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 September 2023 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 concerning batteries and waste batteries, amending Directive 2008/98/EC and Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Directive 2006/66/EC Directive 1999/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 1999 relating to the availability of consumer information on fuel economy and CO2 emissions in respect of the marketing of new passenger cars Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on circularity requirements for vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles, amending Regulations (EU) 2018/858 and 2019/1020 and repealing Directives 2000/53/EC and 2005/64/EC Regulation (EU) 2023/857 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 April 2023 amending Regulation (EU) 2018/842 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement, and Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Organisation Members
The list of CECRA's members is available on the following link: https://www.cecra.eu/national-associations https://www.cecra.eu/european-dealer-councils