- CLEPA supports the Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen Europe’s automotive manufacturing base.
- New rules propose local content thresholds and procurement eligibility conditions for vehicles.
The CLEPA Industrial Accelerator Act has been highlighted by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers as a key policy initiative designed to protect industrial capacity and employment within the European automotive sector. Announced on March 4, the proposal aims to reinforce regional manufacturing while maintaining the resilience of interconnected supply chains across the European Union.
Three-Level Definition for European Vehicles
The proposed legislation introduces a structured definition of vehicles considered European for policy and procurement purposes. Under the framework, vehicle assembly must take place within the European Union to qualify under the regulation.
The policy also sets clear local content requirements designed to strengthen domestic industrial ecosystems:
- A 70 percent regional content threshold for automotive production applied immediately
- A 50 percent requirement for critical components to be implemented three years after publication
- Eligibility conditions linked to public procurement and financial support programs
Safeguarding Supply Chains and Industrial Capacity
Industry representatives emphasize that enforcement mechanisms must rely on objective evaluation criteria. Strong monitoring systems are considered necessary to prevent regulatory loopholes that could weaken regional manufacturing competitiveness.
Linking Incentives to Local Manufacturing
The CLEPA Industrial Accelerator Act also proposes stronger alignment between vehicle eligibility rules and public support instruments such as procurement programs and incentive schemes. By connecting these policies, the framework aims to ensure that industrial support measures effectively reinforce European automotive production and supply chain stability.
According to industry stakeholders, clear and enforceable definitions will be critical to maintaining fair trade conditions while strengthening Europe’s long-term automotive manufacturing resilience.
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