1. The Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) held its 130th session from 6 to 9 October 2025 in Geneva. The meeting was chaired by Mr. A. Erario (Italy). Experts from the following countries participated in the work, following Rule 1 of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.2): Australia, Belgium, Cameroon, China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands (Kingdom of the), Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. Experts from the European Commission (EC) participated. Experts from non-governmental organizations participated: American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), Eurogas, European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) and International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA).

2. The Deputy Executive Secretary of ECE opened the session and informed GRSG experts about the UN80 Initiative to transform how the United Nations works: identify efficiencies and improvements, review the implementation of all mandates, and examine potential structural changes and programme realignments within the United Nations system. He stated that the initiative would also affect the Sustainable Transport Division, and that WP.29 staff would likely be impacted by the cut of P3 level post (currently vacant). He underlined that the UN80 Initiative would affect the working methods of GRSG and other subsidiary bodies of WP.29.