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05 Jun EC: Publication of support study on State aid rules for environmental protection and energy

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05 Jun CLEPA General Assembly 2020: Working together to strengthen the suppliers’ voice and impact

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CLEPA held its first ever online General Assembly on June 4, welcoming more than 120 participants, representing more than 80 corporate members, 13 national associations and 5 associate members. It was the first assembly for CLEPA President Thorsten Muschal, who highlighted the commitment to reinforcing...

15 May EC: Guidelines on the progressive restoration of transport services and connectivity

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14 May EC: Launch of one-stop shop for coronavirus research and innovation funding

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14 May Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal

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Brussels, 14 May 2020 CEOs from across the automotive value chain came together for a meeting with the European Commission to align on the priorities for a solid recovery plan for the automotive sector, with a view to stimulating the wider economy and bolstering the transformation...

12 May Media outreach of automotive sector 25-point action plan

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CLEPA (the European Automotive Suppliers’ Association), ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association), CECRA (the Voice of European vehicle dealers and repairers) and ETRMA (the European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers Association) have published a 25-point action plan for successful restart of the European automotive sector. Media across Europe...

08 May Automotive industry restarts, but concerns on outlook deepen – CLEPA Newsletter Editorial May 2020

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COVID-19 is having a major impact on the economy, with an unprecedented halt in retail and manufacturing activity and concerns mounting on consumer sentiment. In April 2020, the Economic Sentiment Indicator in both the Eurozone and EU showed the strongest monthly decline since 1985, with both consumer...

08 May Outlook automotive suppliers worsens considerably, latest survey shows

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07 May EC reopened review of the steel safeguards

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The European Commission exceptionally reopened its review of the steel safeguards measures after calls from the steel industry and some member states for a downward revision of the quota. Completing the tight deadline of the 7th of May, CLEPA has prepared a contribution focusing on the...

07 May CLEPA working group discusses EU-UK Free Trade Agreement with DG Trade

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On the 5th of May, CLEPA and members of its Trade Working Group met with representatives of the European Commission to present the perspective of the automotive supply industry on the future Free Trade Agreement between the EU and the UK. The discussion included exchanges on...