Boris Rhein calls for Auto Agenda 2030 for more market share - Hesse's Leaders Push to Secure Germany's Auto Industry Amid EV Shift
Hesse's leaders are pushing for Germany to maintain its dominance in the automobile industry, as they grapple with the shift towards electric vehicles and competition from abroad. Deputy Prime Minister Kaweh Mansoori and Prime Minister Boris Rhein have outlined plans to secure jobs and growth in the sector.
Mansoori, the SPD Transport Minister, believes that the future lies in technologies beyond the combustion engine, citing affordability concerns. He suggests that plug-in hybrids or range extenders using green steel and synthetic fuels could have a more positive environmental impact than subsidised Chinese e-cars.
Rhein, the Hessian Prime Minister, sees the automobile industry as crucial to Germany's growth and prosperity. He wants to rapidly expand charging infrastructure for e-cars and catch up in autonomous driving technology. Rhein is also pushing for Germany to maintain its market share, proposing the 'Made in Germany' initiative.
Both leaders are calling for a historical compromise between manufacturers, employees, and politics to secure jobs. Mansoori wants to use more green steel from Germany, while Rhein aims to build the first industrial production plant for e-fuels in Europe. They are also pushing for an 'auto agenda 2030' to be discussed at a summit at the Chancellery.
Facing challenges such as a sales slump, competition from China, and the shift to e-mobility, Hesse's leaders are working to secure the future of Germany's automobile industry. They are pushing for innovation, expanded infrastructure, and a compromise between stakeholders to maintain growth, prosperity, and jobs.
