German carmakers are urging EU policymakers to adopt a more flexible regulatory approach to climate goals, warning that rigid targets risk undermining the competitiveness of the European automotive sector. In a new 10-point strategy, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has outlined a roadmap aimed at marrying climate-neutral mobility with industrial resilience, calling for reforms to EU fleet CO₂ rules and enhanced support for electromobility.
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