【SMM Steel】CLEPA urges EU framework to safeguard local auto production under Industrial Accelerator Act

Published: Jun 23, 2026 17:09

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【SMM Steel】The European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) is urging the EU to place supply chain security at the center of its next industrial policy push, calling for the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to cover the auto parts market and adopt a clear definition of a "European vehicle" to ensure meaningful support for local production and sourcing. CLEPA noted that 75% of parts used in vehicles manufactured in Europe are produced regionally, making suppliers key to jobs, investment, and technological value. The group warned that if low-priced, heavily subsidized imports continue to expand, Europe could lose up to 350000 jobs by 2030. CLEPA also called for adjustments to foreign investment thresholds in battery and EV supply chains, while promoting stronger industrial cooperation with the UK and EFTA countries to preserve Europe's manufacturing base and innovation capacity.

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