Eu departure: massive investments in research and development!

Eu departure: massive investments in research and development!

In a crucial step for the European automotive industry, the EU announced a new industrial alliance that focuses on the development of software, chips and technologies for autonomous driving. According to ÖKO-News , the EU will adapt the test and introductory rules for autonomous vehicles and to ensure pilot projects to ensure that these innovative vehicles quickly get on the streets. Ursula von der Leyen also advocated more flexibility in terms of CO₂ goals and announced that adjustment of the CO₂ standard regulation should enable companies to achieve their emission goals within three years. This is particularly important because the review of the emission trade goals for 2035 is accelerated, which could promote the competitiveness of the industry.

investments in research and development

The EU experienced an impressive increase in investments in research and development (FUE) in 2023, with an increase of 9.8 %, which exceeded the USA and China for the first time in this area, which recorded increases of 5.9 % or 9.6 %. As from the EU representation Luxembourg reports, the European industry has also become more important in the FUE area in recent years. In 2023, the EU's share in global FUE investments was 18.7 %, which underlines the role of Europe in global competition. In particular, the automotive industry was leading, with 45.4 % of the global FUE investments, which clearly lifts it off from American and Japanese competitors.

This progress is not only crucial for the competitiveness of the EU, but also for the creation of a solid innovation system that lays the basis for new companies and start-ups. Focusing on clean and digital technologies could also contribute to the long -term sustainable competitiveness of the European economy and close innovation gaps towards global actors.