On 26 November, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz participated in a strategy dialogue on the automotive industry in Stuttgart, emphasizing the need to strengthen Germany’s automotive competitiveness amid a global shift toward electrification. The meeting, invited by Baden‑Württemberg Minister‑President Winfried Kretschmann, brought together industry leaders, trade unions, and EU officials, including Executive Vice‑President Stéphane Séjourné. Merz urged the European Commission to promptly review the CO₂ fleet‑limit regulation and to adopt a flexible, technology‑neutral approach that supports electric, hybrid, and alternative‑fuel vehicles. He highlighted a consensus across stakeholders on the importance of reducing bureaucracy, supporting charging infrastructure, and securing European supply chains. The Commission is set to announce proposals on 10 December, and Germany will forward its position shortly thereafter.
https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/pressekonferenz-strategiedialog-automobilwirtschaft-2396156
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