The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in partnership with the national automotive associations of Czechia, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, has launched the ACEA Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (“the Hub”).
This new initiative enhances collaboration between ACEA and national industry bodies to more effectively represent the interests of the Central and Eastern European automotive sector in EU policymaking.
Locally coordinated by the Czech Automotive Industry Association (AutoSAP), the Hub will offer structured political insights, promote regional alignment, and support strategic advocacy efforts related to EU automotive legislation.
Together, these national associations represent a region that plays a vital role in the EU’s industrial landscape and is key to maintaining Europe’s competitiveness and economic strength during the shift to zero-emission mobility.
“Central and Eastern Europe is home to around a third of EU vehicle production and employs around two million across the value chain. With the ACEA CEE Automotive Hub, we’re taking an important step toward closer cooperation and ensuring that national insights from this region are better reflected in EU-level discussions”, noted Sigrid de Vries, Director General of ACEA.
“This is about making our region an integral part of EU policy conversations — a strategic voice and not just a production base. This is a new kind of collaboration for our region — not just stronger links to Brussels, but stronger links between us. The Hub gives us the structure to work more effectively together and to speak with more clarity when it counts,” stated Zdeněk Petzl, Executive Director of AutoSAP.
Source: acea.auto/press-release