Press releases

06 May

Ramp-up of electromobility – Federal government must deliver now

6. May 2025|Categories: Press release|

The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) congratulates the new federal government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz on its election and pledges its full support for the political challenges ahead. Success now depends on the success of the automotive transformation and thus strengthening Germany as a business location. The [...]

12 Apr

Coalition agreement: E-mobility on hold

12. April 2025|Categories: Press release|

The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) had hoped that the coalition agreement between the CDU, CSU and SPD would provide more concrete and direct impetus for electromobility. The desired impetus will not come immediately. Instead, the coalition agreement remains vague on the scope and implementation of the [...]

04 Apr

US tariffs: Devastating day for free global trade

4. April 2025|Categories: Press release|

The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) is deeply concerned about the impact of the comprehensive tariffs announced yesterday by President Trump. The USA is thus heralding the end of the global trade order based on reducing protectionism and barriers to market entry. "The tariffs announced by US President [...]

25 Feb

VDIK congratulates Merz and calls for action plan for the future of individual mobility

25. February 2025|Categories: Press release|

The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) congratulates the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) and Chancellor-designate Merz on their victory in the Bundestag elections. VDIK President Imelda Labbé: “We hope that a new governing coalition will now be formed quickly under Friedrich Merz that will address the pressing [...]

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