EU, Italian non-paper on automotive sector at center of meeting between Minister Urso and Commissioner Tzitzikostas
ROME – The Italian non-paper on the automotive sector was the focus of the meeting between Minister Adolfo Urso and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson.
The document, presented by Italy to the European Commission, sets out a series of proposals aimed at supporting the competitiveness of the European automotive industry in the face of the challenges posed by the transition to electric mobility.
Among the proposals put forward by Italy are:
- A revision of the EU’s emissions reduction targets for 2030, taking into account the specific characteristics of the automotive industry and the need to ensure a gradual and sustainable transition to electric mobility;
- The creation of a European fund to support investments in research and development of new technologies for electric vehicles, as well as in the production of batteries and other components;
- The adoption of measures to promote the diffusion of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, both in public and private spaces;
- The strengthening of cooperation between the EU and third countries, in particular with China, in order to ensure access to raw materials and critical technologies for the production of electric vehicles.
Minister Urso stressed the importance of the automotive sector for the Italian economy, highlighting that it represents 10% of GDP and employs over 500,000 people. He also emphasized the need for a coordinated European response to the challenges posed by the transition to electric mobility, in order to ensure the competitiveness of European companies and to avoid job losses.
Commissioner Simson welcomed the Italian non-paper and expressed her appreciation for Italy’s commitment to the transition to electric mobility. She also stressed the importance of finding a balance between the need to reduce emissions and the need to ensure the competitiveness of the European automotive industry.
The meeting between Minister Urso and Commissioner Simson was part of a series of consultations that the Italian government is carrying out with the European Commission on the automotive sector. The aim of these consultations is to reach a shared position on the key issues related to the transition to electric mobility and to ensure that the EU’s policies are supportive of the competitiveness of the European automotive industry.
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