CCAM States Representatives Group (SRG) met in London

On 18-19 June 2026, the CCAM States Representatives Group (SRG) met in London, United Kingdom, bringing together representatives from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Hosted at the Smart Mobility Living Lab, the meeting combined practical insight from the UK ecosystem with broader discussions on European coordination and the future of CCAM deployment.

Discussions opened with a strong focus on the UK’s approach to connected and automated mobility, providing participants with a comprehensive view of how regulation, innovation and real-world deployment are being developed in parallel. Particular attention was given to the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 and its implementation, including the introduction of new roles and responsibilities within the safety framework, as well as the development of Automated Passenger Services. Industry perspectives and demonstrations further illustrated how these frameworks are already being translated into practice, from urban passenger services to logistics and industrial applications. The exchanges also highlighted the importance of public trust and understanding, with ongoing efforts to clarify terminology, responsibilities and expectations around automated driving.

Building on these national experiences, the meeting naturally shifted towards the European dimension, where participants engaged in in-depth discussions on how to align ongoing initiatives and support large-scale deployment. Updates on the EU regulatory framework for automated driving underlined the transition towards more flexible and deployment-oriented approaches, alongside continued work at both EU and UNECE level. At the same time, the cross-border testbed initiative was discussed as a key instrument to enable cooperation between Member States, with a growing number of countries already involved and opportunities to further expand participation and industry engagement.

Several contributions focused on strengthening the link between initiatives, including the work of the CCAMbassador project, which is advancing regulatory mapping and readiness assessment activities, as well as ongoing efforts under EFAT. Discussions repeatedly pointed to the need to better connect these strands, ensuring that insights from research, testing and early deployment feed into a more coherent European approach. In this context, participants also reflected on the next steps following the Ghent Declaration, highlighting the importance of prioritisation, clearer objectives and stronger coordination across national and European levels.

Looking ahead, exchanges on the upcoming Framework Programme (FP10) and potential future partnerships emphasised a broader shift in perspective-from research-driven activities towards a stronger focus on deployment, market uptake and competitiveness. Participants stressed that achieving this transition will require combining regulation, innovation and investment in a more integrated way, while ensuring continued engagement from all Member States.

Overall, the meeting underscored the value of bringing together practical national experience and European-level coordination, creating a shared understanding of both opportunities and challenges. The discussions highlighted a common ambition to move from experimentation to deployment, while maintaining alignment across initiatives and strengthening Europe’s position in the global CCAM landscape.

The next CCAM SRG meeting will take place in Ireland.