Bavarian Auto Summit Pushes for Industry Transformation and Support Measures

Markus Söder announces €100 million fund to aid auto industry transformation while calling for federal and EU policy changes.

Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder unveiled a €100 million fund to support auto manufacturers and suppliers in adopting new technologies and innovations.
Söder emphasized the need for 100,000 charging points in Bavaria by 2030, up from the current 13,000, and proposed free parking incentives for electric vehicles.
The summit participants urged the federal government to reinstate subsidies for electric vehicles and consider expanding them to alternative fuel technologies such as e-fuels.
Industry representatives highlighted the need to reduce bureaucracy, lower energy costs, and accelerate renewable energy expansion to support the transition to electric mobility.
Labor unions called for job security during the transformation and tied potential subsidies to commitments for maintaining domestic employment.