Insights & Updates

The position paper calls on the EU to adopt a cohesive and forward-looking strategy that addresses both direct and indirect dependencies across the critical raw materials value chain

The study assesses competitiveness gaps, risks, and local content policy options in key areas of the automotive industry including batteries, connectivity, and cybersecurity.

With up to 75% of the value of vehicle components made in Europe, the continent’s automotive supply industry generates substantial economic value. Without urgent and decisive EU action, the continent risks losing its industrial backbone.

CLEPA call on the European Commission to uphold the Data Act, resisting pressures to weaken its core provisions.

Suppliers stressed that only a tangible, technology-neutral approach can provide the certainty and flexibility needed to overcome the current structural challenges