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The new EU member states host 13% of EU car production and this share is growing. The Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the EU and the European Automobile Manufacturers Association - organised a special event on 20 March 2007, with the clear aim of raising awareness about the importance of the automotive sector in Europe. The role of the New EU Member States was of special focus.

Special focus: CARS21

The automotive industry is the engine of the European economy in terms of investments, employment level, R&D expenditure, state revenue and export. To retain this strength, EU governments and the European vehicle industry have to work together. The dense regulatory framework often results in conflicting objectives and puts a significant burden on the sector. In 2005, the High-level Group CARS21 addressed this issue and recommended an “integrated approach” to important societal interests such as road safety and a healthy environment. The event concluded that it is now time to take implementing measures.

 
• Speech by Sergio Marchionne on the Automotive Industry in the New Member States
 
• Czech Republic
 
• Hungary
 
• Poland
 
• Romania
 
• Slovakia
 
• Speakers’ Profiles