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PANEL DISCUSSION 2 : Global Competitiveness of the European Automotive Industry

Panel Discussion

2025-12-11 | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | BALLROOM

Introductory keynote (11:50 AM – 12:00 AM) by Professor Damien ERNST, Leading European Energy Expert


Roundtable (12:00 AM – 12:40 AM) : Charting Europe’s course amidst global competition

As global competition intensifies, Europe faces a pivotal moment for its automotive ecosystem. This plenary brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to assess Europe’s strengths, vulnerabilities, and strategic choices. Through insights on market dynamics, regulation, technology, and the role of distributors, the discussion will highlight what Europe must do to remain a leading force in the worldwide mobility and automotive race.

Speakers

Mr. Yves LETERME

Former Prime Minister of Belgium

Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Bernard DEWIT

Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Chairman

European Parliament

Mr. Benoît CASSART

European Parliament

Committee on International Trade & Committee on Transport and Tourism Member

University of Liège

Professor Damien ERNST

University of Liège

Professor of Electrical Engineering

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Mr. Mark NICKLAS

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Head of Unit, Mobility & Automotive Policy