Minister Bolat Met with Sector Representatives with Made in EU Agenda

Minister of Commerce Ömer Bolat met with representatives of the automotive industry and evaluated the developments regarding the EU's "Made in EU" plan and the Industry Acceleration Law.

Minister of Commerce Ömer Bolat held a critical meeting with the umbrella organizations of the automotive industry in Ankara in order to evaluate the developments regarding the Draft Industry Acceleration Law and the scope of "Made in EU" on the agenda of the European Union.

The management of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Automotive Exporters Association (OİB), Automotive Industry Association (OSD) and Vehicle Supply Manufacturers Association (TAYSAD) attended the meeting held at the Ministry of Commerce.

During the meeting, diplomatic contacts and sectoral strategies for the inclusion of Turkey's automotive industry in the said legal regulation were discussed. Minister Bolat emphasized that the steps to be taken to protect Turkey's export power will be continued with determination in coordination with the sector.

Strategic Steps Are Being Taken for the Future of the Automotive Industry

The automotive industry, which has the largest share among Turkey's export items, is working intensively to adapt to the new industrial policies of the European Union.

The Draft Industrial Acceleration Law of the European Union contains regulations that will directly affect the future competitiveness of the sector. In his statement at the meeting, Minister Bolat shared details about the latest status of diplomatic activities carried out by the Ministry with EU institutions and member countries. Sector representatives conveyed their observations and possible risks in their fields to the Ministry's management.

EU Regulations Directly Affect Domestic Production

The issue of whether Turkey will be included in the "Made in EU" plan continues to remain uncertain for the future of the automotive industry. This legal framework developed by the EU to protect domestic production is of critical importance for Turkish manufacturers to maintain their competitive advantage in the European market. The Ministry continues its efforts to include the Turkish automotive industry within the scope of the law with all its provisions.

In this process, the close cooperation established with the umbrella organizations of the sector is seen as one of the basic elements that strengthens Turkey's hand at the table.

Sectoral Coordination is Kept at the Highest Level

In the evaluations made at the end of the meeting, a road map of the steps to be taken in the coming period was determined. Minister Bolat stated that they are ready to provide all kinds of diplomatic support to strengthen Turkey's automotive industry's place in European standards.

Sector representatives also underlined that in line with Turkey's vision of becoming a production base, relations with the EU should remain on a sustainable basis. It was reported that in the coming days, developments on the European Union side will be closely followed and sectoral lobbying activities will be increased.