Don’t roll back electric in auto action plan, warns lobby

Headings and Summary:

1. Eurelectric’s Stance on the EU’s Electric Agenda
   Kristian Ruby of Eurelectric emphasizes support for the EU’s electric agenda while being open to dialogue with car manufacturers to avoid rolling back progress.

2. The Struggles of the European Automotive Sector
   The European automotive industry, a major employer and economic contributor, faces challenges like weak demand, stringent emissions targets, Asian competition, and declining EV interest.

3. Balancing Competitiveness and Sustainability
   Ursula von der Leyen aims to enhance industry competitiveness while maintaining emission goals, addressing automakers’ concerns over CO2 targets and compliance penalties.

4. Relaxation of Emissions Regulations
   Von der Leyen relaxes annual review rules from one to three years and plans to support EV production to ease pressures on automakers.

5. Updates from Radio Schuman and EU Affairs
   Radio Schuman highlights an EU home affairs ministers’ meeting and discusses European countries offering the best take-home pay, produced by Maïa de la Baume and Eleonora Vasques.

6. Conclusion: Moving Forward Together
   The EU and automotive sector must collaborate to sustain economic viability and environmental goals, with impending measures expected to shape the industry’s future.