01/11/2025
🎉 Major Victory for Road Safety!
The European Parliament has approved mandatory first aid and CPR training for all new drivers across the EU!
This landmark directive (Position EU No 8/2025) means millions of drivers will now be equipped with life-saving skills, ready to act in those critical first minutes of a road accident.
The ERC and EFA have advocated for this change for years. Why? Because bystander intervention saves lives. Early CPR can double or triple cardiac arrest survival rates, and many road accident victims could be saved with immediate assistance.
The new law requires all driving license applicants to demonstrate “basic knowledge of first aid, in particular CPR.” Member States can exempt those who complete certified practical training, encouraging hands-on skills over theory alone.
This is more than policy, it’s a commitment to turning every driver into a potential lifesaver.
Thank you to our advocacy partners and everyone who supported this mission. Our work continues to ensure training is practical, effective, and accessible.
Together, we’re building a safer Europe. 🇪🇺❤️
