The EU launches the "Future Strategic Dialogue for the European Automotive Industry" to address industry challenges

According to CCTV News, the European Commission launched the "Future Strategic Dialogue for the European Automotive Industry" on the 30th local time, aimed at addressing the key challenges facing the European automotive industry and ensuring it continues to be a major engine of economic growth. The meeting was chaired by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and focused on topics such as promoting the automotive industry's transition to clean energy and streamlining and modernizing the regulatory framework. Von der Leyen emphasized that the European automotive industry is at a critical moment and must actively respond to challenges. She tasked the relevant commissioners with submitting a comprehensive action plan by March 5 to ensure the global competitiveness of the European automotive manufacturing industry. The European Commission pointed out that the automotive industry is an important pillar of the European economy, directly and indirectly creating over 13 million jobs and contributing approximately €1 trillion to the EU's gross domestic product