EU kicks off auto support plan

EU kicks off auto support plan as carmakers blast fines
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen hosted auto sector executives, unions and interest groups on Thursday to debate how to help EU car producers electrify their fleets and take on more advanced Chinese and U.
EU to Look at ‘Flexibilities’ for Carmakers Over Emission Fines
The European Union will look at ways it can support carmakers as many face the prospect of billions of euros of fines for failing to meet emissions targets this year.
EU vows 'action plan' for beleaguered auto sector
EU promises 'action plan' to help the bloc's beleaguered auto sector, as it holds talks with industry leaders who have sounded the alarm over emissions fines and Chinese competition
EU seeks to preserve auto industry as carmakers condemn fines
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen hosts auto sector executives, unions and others on Thursday to debate how to ensure EU car producers can electrify their fleets and compete with more advanced Chinese and U.
EU holds auto talks to revive embattled car sector
EU talks to relaunch Europe's embattled car industry are to get underway on Thursday, with automotive CEOs awaited in Brussels to discuss fines and competition from China.
EU convenes strategic talks in push to revive ailing car industry
Concerned European carmakers are gathering in Brussels this week for talks with the European Union, as officials try to find a compromise between the bloc's ambitious environmental goals and the urgent calls for help from the embattled sector.

EU proposes bans on aluminium, video game consoles

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