CLEPA has issued a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling for urgent measures to restore Europe’s competitiveness in the automotive sector.
in CLEPA, 10-12-2025
In the letter, CLEPA highlights the critical role suppliers play, generating 75% of a vehicle’s value, employing 1.7 million people, and investing €30 billion annually in R&D. The association warns that without decisive action, Europe could lose up to 650,000 jobs by 2035.
CLEPA’s recommendations include:
- Ensuring reliable and affordable energy
- Accelerating permitting and streamlining regulation
- Expanding funding instruments for critical technologies
- Introducing local content provisions to strengthen EU-based production
The letter also stresses the need for policy flexibility to meet 2030 and 2035 CO? reduction targets, advocating a technology-open approach that includes plug-in hybrids, range-extended EVs, and renewable-fuel vehicles alongside full electrification.
CLEPA argues that targeted local content requirements would stabilise investment, prevent further delocalisation, and protect highly skilled jobs, while supporting Europe’s industrial and climate objectives.
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