Strategic Dialogue on Europe’s automotive industry to launch in January
Process in Brief
President von der Leyen announced the creation of a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry, to be officially launched in January 2025 under her personal leadership. The formal launch will be followed by a series of thematic meetings chaired by Members of the College and summit meetings led by the President, which will produce recommendations and political impulses.
What Is at Stake
The Dialogue will design strategies to support the global competitiveness of automotive manufacturing in Europe, focusing on boosting data-driven innovation and digitalisation, including AI and autonomous driving, and supporting the sector’s decarbonisation in an open technological approach. It will also address jobs, skills and other social elements, simplify and modernize the regulatory framework, increase demand, strengthen financial resources, and enhance resilience and value chains.
Timeline
The Dialogue will be launched in January 2025, with thematic meetings and summits producing recommendations while the Council and European Parliament are regularly informed and consulted throughout the process.
Sources
Official Documents
- Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry to start in January EU Commission announces the official launch in January 2025 of a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry, to develop concrete strategies, consult the Council and Parliament, and issue recommendations to adapt the EU regulatory framework.
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