On March 13, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) welcomed the adoption of a targeted amendment to the heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) CO2 Regulation as proposed by the European Commission in the Automotive Package. It corrects an overly restrictive provision in the current rules by adjusting how emissio

On March 13, the European Commission positively assessed Germany's third payment request for EUR 4.6 billion in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. For the automotive sector, it will support the purchase of almost 400,000 electric vehicles. It will help to build ove

On March 5, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) raised serious concern and opposition regarding certain provisions of the “Industrial Accelerator Act”. CCCEU stated that the current design of the Act risks shifting toward a more exclusionary and protectionist framework. Such a direction may send signals o

On March 6, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT) raised concern over the “Made in Europe” proposals in the European Commission’s Industrial Accelerator Act. SMMT said that it would discriminate against UK-made vehicles and components, damaging a trading relationship worth almost GBP 70 billio

On March 5, the European Council formally adopted the amended European climate law, introducing a binding intermediate climate target for 2040, of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 1990 levels. This adoption marks the final step in the legislative process. The amended regulation will e

On March 4, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) stated that the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) lays a crucial foundation to safeguard manufacturing capacities and employment across Europe. The proposal introduces a three-level definition for European vehicles, which mandates vehicle assembly in

On March 4, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) introduces targeted and proportionate ‘Made in EU' and/or low-carbon requirements for public procurement and public support schemes.
These

On February 24, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced that forty-five organisations representing Europe’s transport sector are joining forces to urge national governments to strengthen European funding for transport under the future EU budget and to increase the budget of the future Conne

On February 23, AMAG Austria Metall AG announced that the European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing it with a loan of EUR 75 million. It supports AMAG's investments, with planned total costs of EUR 168 million over the period 2025-2028.  This is an important boost for AMAG to further advance key research projects,

On February 20, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by HOCHTIEF AG, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (‘KfW'), the national promotional bank acting on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, all of Germany, and Vulcan Energy Resources L

On February 18, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) issued an open letter urging the President and EU Commissioners, ahead of the anticipated publication of the Industrial Accelerator Act, to take decisive action to support European suppliers against mounting unfair competition. CLEPA warned that

On February 18, HeyCharge announced that it has been awarded a EUR 2.5 million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. HeyCharge is a hardware enabled SaaS platform that enables simplicity all around EV-charging including user experience, installation and operations. 
This grant will fund its Se

On February 16, the European Commission released a report on progress toward the EU’s target of cutting road deaths and serious injuries by half by 2030. Although fatalities have decreased, progress is too slow to meet the goal.
Road safety is a joint effort between the EU and its Member States. While national and lo

On February 13, Europe Commission launched a new ICT (Information and Communication Technology) supply chain security toolbox. It gives member states a common plan to find, assess, and reduce cybersecurity risks in ICT supply chains. The toolbox explains possible risk situations and suggests solutions, such as checki

On February 10, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) took note that the European Commission accepted Volkswagen (Anhui)'s price undertaking for exports of battery electric vehicles, allowing the relevant model to be exempted from countervailing duties provided that the minimum import price conditions are m

On February 10, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) organized the annual press conference and advocated that a comprehensive reform program for location attractiveness and competitiveness is a key prerequisite for an economic turnaround.
VDA president stated that Europe’s highly regulated and cent

On February 10, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) raised issues for the future of manufacturing in the EU ahead of the informal EU Leaders’ Retreat on February 12, 2026. CLEPA stated that the Industrial Accelerator Act must be robust. Specifically, it needs an adequate definition of ‘European-m

On February 10, the European Commission announced that Volkswagen (Anhui) can export its CUPRA Tavascan model into the EU at or above its proposed minimum import price. It will be exempt from the countervailing duties imposed on BEV imports from China.
In addition to selling at a minimum import price, Volkswagen (Anh

On February 10, the Members of the European Parliament backed a political agreement with the Council on amendments to the EU Climate Law by 413 votes to 226 and 12 abstentions, to include a new, intermediate and binding 2040 EU climate target of reducing net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% compared to 1990 leve

On February 9, the European Union launched its largest Chips Act pilot line, NanoIC, at IMEC Leuven. With a total investment of EUR 2.5 billion, the facility has received EUR 700 million in EU funding, EUR 700 million from national and regional governments, and the remainder from ASML and other industry partners.
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