The EU automotive trilemma: industrial transition, climate ambition and economic competitiveness

PubAffairs Bruxelles was delighted to host, on the 14th of July 2026, the event "The EU automotive trilemma: balancing industrial transition, climate ambition and economic competitiveness", an afternoon of discussion on the industrial, environmental, economic, and supply chain challenges reflected in the automotive sector. This event will also be a timely opportunity to discuss how the recently proposed Automotive Package could introduce greater flexibility whilst still allowing the EU to meet its competitiveness and climate objectives, with our distinguished speakers: Zala Černilec-Tomašič MEP (EPP/SI); Thomas Pellerin-Carlin MEP (S&D/FR); Christophe Grudler MEP (Renew Europe/FR); Isabel Scheckenbach, Head of Climate Programme, CEPS; Frank Niederländer, Vice President Government Affairs Europe, BMW. The debate was moderated by Lyubov Pronina, Long-time Brussels Journalist. #IndustrialTransition, #AutomotiveIndustry, #Climate, #Competitiveness, #EUEconomy