This is a by-invitation only event. If you are interested in joining please write to ccavallera@ercst.org

In February 2025, ERCST published its Reflection paper, “Road transport decarbonization: innovative policy approaches for competitiveness and investment” after extensive consultations with a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives from automotive materials, vehicle manufacturers, and energy suppliers.  The analysis presented in the Reflection paper highlights that current European road transport CO₂ policies have not only failed to maximize opportunities for investment across these sectors but have also inadvertently led to a loss of competitiveness, with some industrial activities and investments shifting outside the EU. This is seen as a direct consequence of policy approaches that do not sufficiently incentivize or enable investment in innovative, low- and zero-carbon technologies within Europe.

Building on this assessment, the paper discussed today focuses on regulatory aspects in the area of climate change. It does not attempt to determine the contribution of climate change regulation to the current situation, but rather to put forward new ideas on how climate change objectives can be better achieved, therefore, the focus is on policy options to meet climate change objectives. The goal is to create a policy environment that attracts and retains investment in advanced vehicle technologies, sustainable fuels, and supporting infrastructure, thereby strengthening the EU’s industrial base and ensuring that the transition to climate neutrality also delivers economic and social benefits.

This meeting is intended as a stakeholders/experts workshop which will brainstorm on the outline and content of the ERCST’s upcoming paper.

Draft Agenda