Industrial policy: Union and SPD want to protect German industry more strongly from China
CDU/CSU and SPD are calling for stricter EU protective measures against unfair competition from China. At the same time, they want to give the automotive industry more leeway.
Germany's ruling parties, CDU/CSU and SPD, are pushing for stronger protection for the country's and Europe's industries against Chinese imports. They support the EU Commission and federal government in their efforts to advance trade and investment agreements, while also calling for robust protection against unfair competition, particularly through anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures.
The parties aim to prevent circumvention of new EU protection measures and reduce one-sided dependencies on raw materials and products. They also want to promote Germany's position in autonomous driving and examine ways to accelerate its transition from pilot projects to widespread adoption. Additionally, the parties are seeking more flexibility for combustion engine vehicles and are urging the EU Commission to allow plug-in hybrid vehicles and efficient combustion engines to be sold alongside electric vehicles after 2035.
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