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The EU legislative reform of the securitisation framework has reached a key milestone, with the Council adopting its negotiating position in December 2025 and the European Parliament finalising its position in May 2026. Trilogue negotiations between the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission started in June 2026.

The European Commission’s proposal for a Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation raises significant concerns for the consumer finance industry, as its current design risks creating disproportionate operational and economic challenges for consumers while limiting market flexibility.

As the EU seeks to accelerate the green transition while maintaining competitiveness, policymakers are increasingly focusing on how to mobilise private finance alongside limited public funding.

The debate on a potential EU Social Leasing scheme gains momentum as the S&D Group in the European Parliament proposes an ambitious initiative to support access to affordable zero-emission mobility for low-income households. The proposal aims to finance 10 million vehicles between 2027 and 2032 and explores different implementation models, including joint demand pooling and EU-level tenders.

The 2026 Future Group marks an important new chapter as Eurofinas joins the initiative. For the very first time, the programme welcomes young professionals from the consumer credit industry alongside colleagues from the leasing and automotive rental sectors.