Brussels, 16 October 2026 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing European biodiesel (FAME & HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, applauds the German and French government for taking the initiative on an agreement that encourages technology openness. While there are points in the agreement that would warrant further clarification, the proposal marks a clear step forward in recognising the contributions of sustainable renewable fuels to the defossilisation of EU road transport. The text explicitly recognises that a complete phase-out of the internal combustion engine would neglect the broad and increasing use of renewable fuels in the EU energy mix, and on this basis supports a 90% tailpipe emission reduction target. Regretfully, no alternative or additional pathways to achieve the target through the use of renewable fuel credits – as designed in the Salini report – are part of the deal. Such a credit system would represent a direct incentive to further deployment of these fuels. Importantly, the text introduces a new category of zero-emission vehicles, exclusively powered by eligible renewable and low-carbon fuels. This offers a promising alternative to reach the ambitious CO2 emission reduction goals in road transport. EBB Secretary General Xavier Noyon said: “The proposal marks a clear step forward, but there is room for clarification. Particularly, eligibility of fuels should be based on the criteria in the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). Leaving out any RED compliant feedstocks would hamper solutions that are already contributing to decarbonisation.” As representatives of European biofuel producers, we welcome the proposal that eligible fuels should be “Made in the EU” and stand ready to work with the co-legislators on making this a reality.