European Economy Archives • Polyestertime

European Economy Archives • Polyestertime

automotive industry | Electric vehicles | European Economy | Global Trade Policy | Industrial Strategy

European Automotive Industry Under Pressure as EU Raises Trade Barriers Against Chinese Electric Vehicle Expansion and Global Market Disruption Risks 18-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 18, 2026February 19, 2026

The European Union is tightening industrial policy rules to protect its automotive industry from Chinese electric vehicle dominance, reshaping supply chains, investment flows, and global competition dynamics.

Read More European Automotive Industry Under Pressure as EU Raises Trade Barriers Against Chinese Electric Vehicle Expansion and Global Market Disruption Risks 18-02-2026
automotive industry | Electric vehicles | European Economy

Filosa Breaks with Tavares Strategy and Promises Stellantis Profitability by 2026 While Rethinking Electric Transition, Costs, and Europe’s Industrial Role 08-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 8, 2026February 19, 2026

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa signals a strategic reset, rejecting past cost-cutting excesses, refocusing on customers, and promising a return to profitability by 2026.

Read More Filosa Breaks with Tavares Strategy and Promises Stellantis Profitability by 2026 While Rethinking Electric Transition, Costs, and Europe’s Industrial Role 08-02-2026
automotive industry | Electric Mobility | European Economy

Electric vehicles made in Europe – Recycled plastic material – Stellantis and Volkswagen Warn EU Inaction Could Undermine European Car Production as CEOs Urge Strong Support for Made in Europe Electric Vehicles 06-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 6, 2026February 7, 2026

Stellantis and Volkswagen call on the EU to support electric vehicles made in Europe, warning that global competition and rising costs threaten industrial production and jobs.

Read More Electric vehicles made in Europe – Recycled plastic material – Stellantis and Volkswagen Warn EU Inaction Could Undermine European Car Production as CEOs Urge Strong Support for Made in Europe Electric Vehicles 06-02-2026
Energy and Environment | European Economy | Industry and Manufacturing

European chemical industry – Europe Risks Losing Its Chemical Industry Forever as Jim Ratcliffe Warns Politicians Must Act Immediately to Stop Economic and Strategic Collapse 20-12-2025
By PolyestertimePolyestertime December 20, 2025March 9, 2026

Sir Jim Ratcliffe urges European leaders to take urgent action as the European chemical industry faces closures, unfair imports, soaring energy costs, and strategic decline.

Read More European chemical industry – Europe Risks Losing Its Chemical Industry Forever as Jim Ratcliffe Warns Politicians Must Act Immediately to Stop Economic and Strategic Collapse 20-12-2025