1、 EN EN EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels,5.3.2025 COM(2025)95 final COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,THE COUNCIL,THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector 1 1.Introduction The automotiv

2、e industry is a core engine of European prosperity and an essential part of Europes identity.European manufacturers have been global leaders since the invention of the automobile,producing iconic brands that set high benchmarks in innovation and excellence.Today,the sector accounts for 1 trillion in

3、 GDP,a third of private research and development investment in the EU and it provides direct and indirect employment to 13 million Europeans.For commercial vehicles,European truck makers account for more than 40%of the world market.1 The European automotive industry leadership commands admiration fr

4、om the world over.Currently,the sector is undergoing a structural transformation of unprecedented speed and magnitude.The shift to clean mobility is accelerating.In 2024,already one out of five cars sold globally was electric.At the same time,the rapid integration of digital technologies,such as AI,

5、software,sensing and communication devices,together with the increasing importance of digital services and connectivity,are shaking up the sector.It is imperative that the European automotive industry not only navigates,but also shapes the transition to zero-emission,connected and increasingly autom

6、ated vehicles.While facing this transition,our automotive industry is also confronted with serious competitiveness challenges.It faces global supply chain risks and dependencies on raw materials and battery imports,a still too large reliance on fossil fuels,fierce competition for talent,cost gaps in