Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault push EU ‘Made in Europe’ auto policy

Volkswagen AG, Stellantis NV and Renault SA – together accounting for about 60% of European car production – have submitted a joint proposal to EU policymakers calling for a clear regulatory framework that favours domestic manufacturing. The document asks the European Commission to adopt a “70:70 in EU27” rule, meaning at least 70% of a vehicle’s value‑added content must be sourced from the 27 EU member states, and to provide strong incentives for European‑based production and battery supply chains.

The manufacturers argue that such measures are needed to counter the growing competitive pressure from Chinese electric‑vehicle makers, which are already establishing factories in Hungary and Spain and rely on Asian battery materials. By securing a higher share of locally produced components, the three firms aim to restore the competitiveness of the traditional European auto sector.

The proposal follows months of separate lobbying and is presented as a coordinated “Made in Europe” position to the European Parliament and Brussels institutions.