“Only then will the car market grow” – Aumovio boss criticizes competitiveness

The head of the automotive supplier Aumovio, Philipp von Hirschheydt, is calling for the EU's requirements for safety assistants in cars to be relaxed. "I support the argument that we in Europe have to think about what is really necessary in terms of driving safety and what is an option for the premium class. This could make individual mobility easier to finance for many people again," he told WELT AM SONNTAG.

However, that alone is not enough. "Good offers from automobile manufacturers can drive demand - within limits. But the most important point is that we create economic growth in Europe again. The essential task is to increase the competitiveness of the continent. Only then will the automobile market as a whole grow significantly again."

"I am convinced that it is high time to take action. For example, Europe must quickly implement the Industrial Accelerator Act. If that doesn't happen, the industry will go even further downhill. We have to create an environment again in which companies can be successful," said von Hirschheydt.