The European Automotive Action Plan

Subsidies, the end of the internal combustion engine, and more.

The European Commission has launched a new action plan to strengthen the automotive industry in Europe. This plan includes incentive measures to boost car sales, guidelines for innovation and digitalization, and concrete steps to ensure the supply of raw materials.
In the long-awaited policy document, Brussels emphasizes the critical importance of the automotive industry for the European economy. The sector contributes one trillion euros annually to the GDP and provides jobs for 13 million people, making it a key pillar of European prosperity.

Transformation of the automotive industry: digitalization and sustainability

The automotive sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the energy transition, increasing global competition, and the need to secure raw materials. To address these challenges, the EU has defined five key areas within the action plan:

1. Technological innovation and digitalization
2. Acceleration of zero-emission mobility
3. Strengthening competitiveness and resilient supply chains
4. Investments in skills and social sustainability
5. Creating a fair and stable market environment

Stricter rules and climate goals

Another key point in the document is the revision of sanctions for car manufacturers in 2025. During a press conference, EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tsitsikostas emphasized that the climate goals for 2035 remain unchanged. This means that vehicles with internal combustion engines will gradually be phased out.

With these measures, the EU aims to future-proof the automotive industry while contributing to a cleaner and more competitive European market.

Source : European Commission Brussels

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