Residents in neighboring countries such as Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Lithuania have had access to Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system since June. This system allows for advanced automated driving features, such as navigating roundabouts, as seen in YouTube videos of Tesla vehicles in Amsterdam. On Wednesday evening, French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot shared a tweet suggesting progress in discussions with Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, following a video conference. The post included a photo of Musk wearing a "We, Robot" t-shirt and facing the French ministry's flag. Authorities have been working with Tesla for several months on "technical adaptations" aimed at enabling France to support the European homologation of FSD. This effort marks a new phase, with Tesla providing two vehicles for road testing. FSD Supervised is a level 2 autonomous driving system, meaning the driver remains fully responsible while using the system. It is offered as a monthly subscription in Europe at 99 euros and is already active in several European countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Lithuania, and Estonia. However, it is not available in France, where approximately 260,000 Tesla vehicles could technically use it. Minister Tabarot previously stated that the current FSD system lacks sufficient safety guarantees for approval in France. Specific concerns include the system's tendency to exceed speed limits in traffic and its inability to ensure adequate driver attention in complex urban environments, such as intersections and during lane changes. These issues have not been resolved, according to the minister. Tesla submitted a dossier of evidence to the European Union in September, including eight studies. Two of these studies directly address French concerns regarding speed and driver fatigue. However, the data used in these studies was compiled and published solely by Tesla, without independent verification, as noted in a footnote. The minister has not provided details on the nature of the "technical adaptations," who will operate the two test vehicles, or how long the testing will last. The key date for FSD’s future in Europe is October 6, when the Technical Committee for Motor Vehicles (TCMV) will meet. For FSD to be officially recognized across the European Union, a qualified majority is needed—15 out of 27 member states, representing 65% of the EU population. France, which accounts for about 15% of this population, holds significant influence. Tesla is aware of this, which is why it engaged in the video call with the minister. For French Tesla owners, the outcome of the October 6 meeting will determine whether FSD becomes available in the near future. If the vote passes, FSD could be enabled in France soon, though not necessarily immediately. If it fails, France could still choose to recognize the Dutch homologation independently, as the five countries already using FSD have done since April. However, France has not yet done so, and the minister's recent message does not indicate any change in this stance. For now, France maintains its position, keeping both options open until the TCMV meeting.