12.11.2026
CIELFFA, together with Fachvereinigung Kaltwalzwerke (FVK) and ECRA, supports an Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) that strengthens the entire European automotive value chain. By signing the Joint Call to Action, the associations are calling for a broader and more effective framework that benefits manufacturers and suppliers alike.
The initiative brings together European and national industry associations, organisations and companies. It draws on the Joint Call to Action and the Executive Summary by the European Industrial Fasteners Institute (EIFI). At its core is a shared objective: ensuring that “Made in EU” supports the entire European automotive industry, from suppliers through to vehicle assembly.
Four Key Priorities for European Policymakers
The associations highlight four priorities for the IAA:
- Cover the full automotive sector: Extend the scope beyond battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to include hybrid vehicles and vehicles with Euro 7-compliant internal combustion engines.
- Strengthen European content in vehicles: Introduce a minimum European content requirement of 80% for vehicles.
- Include the entire supply chain: Establish a 70% Made-in-EU requirement for automotive components, or an equivalent mechanism based on value added within the EU.
- Recognise SMEs and upstream industries: Ensure that smaller and specialised manufacturers are adequately considered and protected as essential contributors to Europe’s industrial value chain.
Safeguarding Europe’s Industrial Base Across the Supply Chain
In the signatories’ view, the IAA must look beyond vehicle assembly and strengthen Europe’s entire manufacturing ecosystem. This means safeguarding production and employment, while supporting investment and preserving technological expertise throughout the supply chain.
By supporting the Joint Call to Action, CIELFFA underlines a clear message: a competitive European automotive industry depends on a strong and diverse supplier base. The needs of smaller and specialised companies must therefore be fully reflected in the design of the IAA.