EGEA joins the "We Drive EU" campaign in Brussels

On 10 June, EGEA – the European Garage Equipment Association, through which AICA and Autopromotec operate at European level – was present in Brussels at the launch of the Automotive Coalition for Europe’s pan-European awareness campaign “We Drive EU”, calling on EU policymakers to recognise the Automotive Aftermarket as a strategic pillar of Europe’s industrial future.

Gathering policymakers, industry leaders and stakeholders, the high-level event highlighted the essential role of the sector in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, sustainability, and social cohesion at a pivotal moment for the EU’s automotive and industrial policy agenda.

Sylvia Gotzen, Chief Executive of FIGIEFA opened the event reminding the audience that, “representing a €236 billion market in parts and labour, the Automotive Aftermarket is a key economic force that ensures the continued operation of over 285 million vehicles across Europe, supporting 3.2 million jobs and 900,000 businesses throughout the continent.”

Speakers emphasised that a strong, innovative Aftermarket is indispensable to Europe’s industrial strength. By enabling the maintenance, repair and upgrade of vehicles throughout their lifecycle, the sector sustains innovation, supports a competitive market environment, and underpins the broader automotive ecosystem.

The “We Drive EU” campaign aims to ensure that the Automotive Aftermarket is fully integrated into EU policymaking, including the implementation of the Automotive Industrial Action Plan and ongoing legislative initiatives.

The Automotive Coalition for Europe called on EU institutions to adopt a full vehicle lifecycle approach, recognising that Europe’s competitiveness and sustainability goals cannot be achieved without empowering the ecosystem that keeps vehicles on the road.

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