On November 5, the European Council reached an agreement on amending the European climate law (ECL), introducing a binding intermediate climate target for 2040 of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to 1990 levels. This new target is a crucial step towards the EU’s long-term goal of achiev

On November 5, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that it is increasingly concerned by the delay in publishing the remaining legislation needed for the proper implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in January 2026. The European manufacturers already devote sig

On November 4, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce, China, stated that China granted exemptions to eligible exports and made efforts to facilitate the resumption of supply from Nexperia (China) on November 1, 2025.
However, the Netherlands continues to act unilaterally and has taken no concrete actions to reso

On October 30, CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, announced that it is concerned about the EU Data Act which might be weakened by the upcoming Digital Omnibus initiative expected in mid-November 2025.
One month after its introduction, CLEPA highlights that the Data Act is key to helping consumer

On October 25, the President of the European Commission, at the 2025 Berlin Global Dialogue, stated that the EU will boost investment in strategic projects for the production and processing of critical raw materials in Europe. The EU will also speed up work on critical raw materials partnerships with countries like U

On October 15, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) condemned the Dutch government’s takeover of Nexperia under the Goods Availability Act. CCCEU stated that Nexperia has fully complied with regulations, contributed over EUR 130 million in taxes, created thousands of skilled jobs, and boosted patents, yet

On October 13, ElevenEs signed a "Joint Declaration of Support for the ElevenEs Battery Manufacturing Expansion" with representatives from the European Commission and the Development Agency of Serbia, in the presence of the President of the European Commission. 
The signing ceremony took place at the first EU-Western

On October 16, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued a statement in which it raised concerns over the potential disruption of car production in Europe due to the disruption of Nexperia chip supplies.
On October 10, OEMs and their suppliers received notice from Nexperia outlining a sequence

On October 10, the Government of the Netherlands announced that the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs invoked the Goods Availability Act (Wet beschikbaarheid goederen) due to serious governance shortcomings at semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia on September 30, 2025. 
Based on the order, company decisions may be bl

On October 8, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) released a statement on the European Commission‘s proposal to extend protection of the European steel market. Automobile manufacturers source approximately 90% of their direct steel purchases in the EU and are most concerned about the inflationar

On October 13, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), along with 25 other European business associations, jointly called for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement. Mercosur is the Southern Common Market, a South American trade bloc established in 1991. Its members are Arg

On October 8, the China Chamber of Commerce in the European Union (CCCEU) raised concern regarding the EU's steel import restrictions. CCCEU stated that the EU's proposed steel import restrictions were a "protectionist step" that could negatively impact global trade stability and downstream industries. 
While the CCC

On October 9, the European Commission announced that it has published calls for projects to award EU funds worth a total of just over EUR 204 million to propel the deployment and take up of innovative digital technologies across Europe.
Under the Digital Europe Programme, 9 project calls focus on advancing AI and big

On October 7, the European Commission presented a proposal to protect the EU steel sector from the unfair impacts of global overcapacity. The proposal upholds the principle of open trade and enhances engagement with global partners to address overcapacity. The proposal will replace the steel safeguard measure that is

On October 7, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomed the European Parliament’s approval of the extension of the deadline that allows member states to fully exempt zero-emission trucks and buses from CO2-based road user charges. It will help to improve cost parity between ZEVs and conventio

On September 25, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said that automotive OEMs will save around EUR 500-600 million (USD 585-700 million) per month, dating back to August 1, as a result of the Trump administration implementing its trade deal with the European Union.
Sefcovic was referring to the deal establish

On September 14, the Department of Commerce and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative published a Federal Register filing detailing lowered tariffs on auto imports and a range of goods from the European Union to 15% retroactive to August 1, cementing terms of the framework trade agreement the two sides struck almos

On September 24, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University announced that it will be developing innovative battery packs in collaboration with national and international partners as a part of the European “RESiLiTE” research project.
The EUR 6.2 million EU-funded pro

On September 23, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) welcomed the EU and Indonesia agreement on a free trade agreement after nine years of intensive negotiations. Indonesia is an important growth and diversification market for the German automotive industry. The agreement will cre

On September 23, the European Union and Indonesia finalised their negotiations on the ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’ (CEPA), and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA). The agreement will give EU companies privileged access to the Indonesian market by removing import duties on 98.5% of tariff lines