Back all. The European Commission grafts the back to the Green Deal. Today, in fact, he has announced an action plan that tries to remedy the errors of the past even if the small resources available makes the operation not very credible. Just to understand the funds made available for the defense amount to 800 billion. On the other hand, only 1.8 billion will arrive at the car and will be used only for electrification and autonomous driving. To this end, the European Commission has announced the creation of an alliance that will bring together the main actors in the sector to develop new generation vehicles, composed of advanced digital hardware and hardware. This project will be supported by a further investment of 1 billion euros through the Horizon Europe program, intended for the period 2025-2027.
Green Deal postponed
The only really important part of immediate benefit is contained in an amendment to the regulation on CO2 rules for cars and vans, which will be presented within the month. The goal is to offer the car manufacturers greater flexibility by extending the period of evaluation of their three -year compliance, from 2025 to 2027, rather than on an annual basis. This approach aims to avoid sanctions which, if applied rigidly, could have further compromised the competitiveness of the sector.
Technological neutrality
Another crucial point of the plan is technological neutrality, which has finally been recognized as a fundamental principle for the future of the automotive sector. This means that European policies will not favor one type of technology compared to another, allowing companies to adopt the most suitable solutions to their productive realities and market demands.
This approach will avoid solutions that, although ecologically desirable, may not be practicable for all producers, especially in a context in which global competition is increasingly fierce. In parallel, the Commission is working to strengthen the strategic autonomy of Europe in the production of batteries. To this end, the introduction of requirements for the European content in the cells and components of the batteries is expected, so as to ensure that the production of batteries remains competitive, reducing dependence on imports.
Meloni and Urso
Italy has played a leading role in influencing this back of the Commission, pushing for a less ideological and more pragmatic approach. The decision to postpone the sanctions for non -compliance with CO2 objectives was greeted with satisfaction by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who underlined how this represents a success for the battles conducted by the country. Meloni explained that Italy has never opposed the ecological transition, but has always contrasted the ideological transition that would have put at risk the survival of the European automotive sector.
The Minister of Business and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, cheered for the cancellation of the fines expected, which would have had a devastating impact on the sector, defining this move as a victory for the industry. Urso therefore reiterated the importance of a European plan to encourage the production of zero -emission vehicles and to support the technological transition, so that Europe can continue to compete globally without compromising its strategic autonomy.
Reactions
The commission plan has also aroused positive reactions among the operators of the automotive sector, with the securities of the main car manufacturers who recorded a rebound on the stock exchange after the announcement of the measures. The industry has welcomed the higher flexibility signal by European institutions, with the hope that these changes can offer the time necessary for a more gradual and sustainable transition.
