Published EU Acts

Regulation (EU) 2026/1738 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 July 2026 on circularity requirements for vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles, amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2019/1020 and (EU) 2023/1542 and repealing Directives 2000/53/EC and 2005/64/EC

EU Act: Regulation (EU) 2026/1738 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 July 2026 on circularity requirements for vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles, amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2019/1020 and (EU) 2023/1542 and repealing Directives 2000/53/EC and 2005/64/EC [External Link]

Date of Notification to Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC): 30 July 2026

Date published in Official Journal of the EU: 24 July 2026

Status: Inquiry

DSC Decisions: At its meeting of 6 August 2026, the Committee decided to hold an inquiry into the replacement EU act, pursuant to paragraph 8(1) of Schedule 6B of the Northern Ireland Act.

Evidence gathering: 

The Committee is seeking views on this published EU act. Take part in the online survey which closes on 16 August 2026

The Northern Ireland Assembly uses Citizen Space in its calls for evidence. However, if you are unable to access Citizen Space or need to provide your response in an alternative format, please contact the committee office at: windsorframework.committee@niassembly.gov.uk. 

The DSC gathered evidence on the act when it was at proposal stage, and had not yet been notified to the Committee. You can read this evidence here.

 

 

 Further information on the Act can be found below:

 

Relevant Official Report (Hansard) transcript: