As Europe races to decarbonise transport and strengthen industrial competitiveness, the future of its automotive sector is entering a defining decade. From electrification and battery production to affordability and infrastructure readiness, policymakers and industry are facing growing pressure to ensure the transition remains both economically and socially sustainable.
IRU EU Director Raluca Marian will speak on the panel session "Europe’s automotive industry dying or thriving?" at The Parliament Magazine’s Future Summit on 3 June.
The discussion will explore how Europe can maintain a globally competitive, innovative and sustainable automotive ecosystem while balancing industrial competitiveness, consumer affordability and climate ambitions.
Raluca Marian will bring the perspective of the EU's commercial road transport operators, highlighting the importance of infrastructure readiness, affordability, implementation realism and technology neutrality to ensure a successful and economically sustainable transition.
