The director of Stellantis, Antonio Filosa, stated that the new package of measures for the automotive industry, presented by the European Union, could negatively affect the investments of manufacturers in the region.

The European Commission has proposed to abandon the ban on the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines from 2035, a controversial decision in the industry. Filosa emphasized that current measures are not sufficient to stimulate the growth of the European automotive sector, which is essential for attracting new investments. He also warned that the lack of investments will affect the supply chain and jobs in Europe.

Stellantis highlighted that the EU package does not address critical challenges, such as the lack of a clear strategy for light commercial vehicles and insufficient flexibility regarding emission targets for 2030. These statements come in a context of increased pressure on European car manufacturers, who are facing the costly transition to electrification and competition from Chinese companies.