ETRMA manifesto calls for support of EU tire, rubber industry

BRUSSELS—The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association published a manifesto calling on European policymakers to support the tire and rubber industry and enhance its competitiveness.

Targeting strategies for the 2024-29 legislative period, the manifesto urges the European Union to join the industry in "recognizing the strategic role of the European tire and rubber industry" and to support its sustainability agenda.

Furthermore, the Brussels-based industry association called on EU lawmakers to do more to safeguard the single market "by effectively implementing and enforcing legislation."

ETRMA also called for investment incentives backed by "consistent and proportionate future regulation," as well as support for the industry's sustainability efforts, including around the design of "circular and renewable products."

"The manifesto advocates for strategic measures to enhance the sector's industrial competitiveness and support its pivotal role in fostering zero-emission mobility, circularity, and sustainability," ETRMA said in an April 17 statement.

The manifesto also provides digital solutions to elevate vehicle safety, efficiency and environmental performance, the association added.

"To enable the European Union to continue its leadership in the digital and green transitions, a renewed focus on industry and its competitiveness is required," ETRMA President Chris Delaney said.

The tire and rubber industry is "an essential part of enabling safe and sustainable mobility" in the region," he added.

ETRMA Secretary General said the association urges "European policymakers to join us in setting an agenda for a competitive Europe that delivers on both the digital and green transition."