Volkswagen Group launches “For Europe” competitiveness initiative focused on EVs, batteries, software and AI

By Public Technologies
  • Volkswagen AG launched its “For Europe” initiative ahead of the Paris Motor Show.
  • The initiative is positioned as a push to support Europe’s competitiveness through stronger regional value chains and “sustainable jobs.”
  • The plan highlights further expansion in these priority areas:
    • Electric mobility
    • Battery technology
    • Software
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Energy systems
  • CEO Oliver Blume urged policymakers to set clearer direction on:
    • “Made in Europe”
    • CO₂ regulation
    • Trade with China
  • Blume framed competitiveness as a shared responsibility between industry and government.
  • Volkswagen plans a high-level “For Europe” discussion in Paris on Oct. 11, 2026, one day before the show opens.
  • In 2025, Europe accounted for 44% of Volkswagen’s global deliveries.
  • Volkswagen had 476,400 employees in Europe in 2025.


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