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In the lead-up to the IAA Mobility 2025 event in Munich, Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Germany's Minister for Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism, has called for a pragmatic and common-sense approach to the current crisis in the automotive industry.
Hoffmeister-Kraut's remarks come as the industry faces waning demand, rising costs, uncertain sales markets, geopolitical crises, and potential regulatory measures discussed at the European level. These challenges have resulted in around 50,000 job losses in the past twelve months, particularly relevant to the Economic hub of Baden-Württemberg and Germany as a whole.
During the event, Hoffmeister-Kraut will engage with CEOs of leading automotive and supplier companies, as well as Hildegard Müller, President of the Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). She will also have a key exchange with Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade for the Canadian province of Ontario.
The Minister's concerns extend beyond the current crisis, emphasizing the need for targeted support for small and medium-sized businesses in qualification, digitization, and new business models. She also calls for reliable framework conditions that encourage investments and innovations in the automotive industry.
In her plea for action, Hoffmeister-Kraut urges the EU to make technology openness and location strengthening the centre of its policy. She criticizes the EU's plans to introduce new regulatory requirements for the automotive industry, stating that they could further exacerbate the situation and put tens of thousands more jobs at risk.
The Minister also advocates for affordable charging electricity for electric cars, competitive electricity prices for industry as a whole, stronger investment incentives, faster expansion of high-performance charging infrastructure, and swift removal of international trade barriers as part of an action plan to restore competitiveness.
Hoffmeister-Kraut is not alone in her criticism of the EU's policies. In recent months, she has criticized the European Union, particularly its regulatory plans, due to their potential to threaten the competitive edge of the automotive industry without explicitly naming individual EU governments.
The Minister also emphasizes that it is pointless to single out individual companies or criticize their management for past decisions. Instead, she focuses on the people who work in these companies and provides for their families.
For more information, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism can be contacted through their Press Office, Citizen's Representative, or a contact form on their website. On September 11th, Hoffmeister-Kraut will tour two plants in the automotive and machinery industry in the Neckar-Alb region and discuss with regional transformation networks.
The automotive industry is a vital part of Germany's economy, and Hoffmeister-Kraut's calls for pragmatism and action echo the urgency felt by many as the industry grapples with these challenging times.
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