Abandonarea țintei UE privind automobile cu emisii zero în 2035 ar pune în pericol un milion de locuri de muncă

Summary

A study published by the Transport & Environment (T&E) NGO on February 24th suggests that the European automotive industry could return to producing 16.8 million cars annually, equivalent to its peak reached after the 2008 crisis, if the EU maintains its goal of selling zero-emission vehicles by 2035 and implements policies to support the transition.

Impact of 2035 Goal

If the 2035 goal is maintained and supportive industrial policies are implemented, the contribution of the automotive industry to the European economy could increase by 11% by 2035. This could lead to the creation of over 100,000 jobs in battery production by 2030 and 120,000 jobs in charging station production by 2035, according to T&E.

Consequences of Lack of Action

In contrast, the weakening of the 2035 goal, coupled with the absence of comprehensive industrial policies, could reduce the industry's contribution to the European economy by 90 billion euros by 2035, according to T&E.

Current Industry Challenges

European car manufacturers, already facing high costs from home markets and falling behind rivals from China and the United States in the electric vehicle segment, are currently dealing with President Donald Trump's decision to impose additional 25% tariffs on imported automobiles, which has made many producers revise their forecasts for 2025.

Opinion

"It's a time of opportunity for the European automotive industry, as global competition for leadership in the production of electric vehicles, batteries, and charging stations is immense," T&E's Julia Poliscanova emphasizes. "Maintaining the 2035 goal and implementing supportive industrial policies can significantly boost the industry's contribution to the European economy."