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For Europe: For Strong Mobility, Innovation, and Value Creation

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Focus on Europe: The Volkswagen Group is investing in innovation, electric mobility, and economic strength.

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The Volkswagen Group is firmly committed to Europe and is making targeted investments in the continent’s industrial and technological future. At the heart of this commitment are strong European value chains and future-proof jobs, alongside customer-relevant key technologies, ranging from the continued expansion of electric mobility and battery expertise to software, artificial intelligence, and innovative energy systems. In this way, the Volkswagen Group develops and industrializes technologies in Europe that set global benchmarks while remaining accessible to a broad customer base.

With its ‘For Europe’ commitment, the Group underlines its ambition to actively shape the transformation and take responsibility for Europe’s economic strength, technological sovereignty, and sustainable competitiveness. Europe is the Volkswagen Group’s home, its largest market, and a central hub for innovation and production. The Group stands for industrial strength, affordable mobility, and technological leadership, from Europe for the world.

Portrait of Oliver Blume, CEO Volkswagen Group
“Europe has everything it needs to remain economically successful in the future: industrial strength, technological expertise, and tremendous innovative power. We want to - and must - make even better use of these strengths and continue to develop them. Because geopolitical crises and rapidly growing global competitive pressure are challenging Europe - just as they are challenging us as the Volkswagen Group - to move faster and drive change forward with determination. The Volkswagen Group remains firmly rooted in Europe. As our home, a hub of innovation, and a cornerstone of industrial strength, Europe is central to our long-term ambition to become the Global Automotive Tech Driver. With ‘For Europe’, we therefore aim to provide impetus for close collaboration between business and politics. Competitiveness is a shared responsibility: companies must do their part, and policymakers must create the right framework conditions. We are leading the way. Now is the time to set the right course for ‘Made in Europe’, CO₂ regulations, and trade with China. If we join forces and act decisively, we can sustainably strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and shape our future through our own efforts.”
Oliver Blume CEO Volkswagen Group
Portrait of Oliver Blume, CEO Volkswagen Group

The Volkswagen Group in Europe by the numbers (2025):

  • 476,400 employees, representing approximately 72 percent of the global workforce
  • 55 plants in 16 countries
  • 3.94 million vehicles delivered to customers; Europe is by far the Volkswagen Group’s largest market, accounting for 44 percent of global deliveries
  • High market share of 25 percent across all drive types and 27 percent for all-electric vehicles
  • Number 1 in 23 of 31 core markets
  • Over 100 billion euros in procurement spending takes place in Europe each year; 7 of the Volkswagen Group’s 10 largest suppliers are European.

For Europe: Volkswagen Group is committed to Europe’s future and competitiveness

  • With its ‘For Europe’ commitment, the Volkswagen Group underscores its role as a driving force for Europe’s future and competitiveness.
  • Europe’s industrial sector is facing massive competitive and transformative pressures. The Volkswagen Group is addressing this transformation with attractive products and future-oriented technologies.
  • The largest transformation program in the company’s history aims to create competitive structures and is also intended to strengthen Europe’s future viability.
  • On Sunday, October 11, 2026 - the day before the opening of the Paris Motor Show - a discussion on “For Europe” will take place among high-ranking representatives from the media, industry associations, and politics, as well as top executives from the Volkswagen Group.
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Further information on the Volkswagen Group's positioning on ‘For Europe’

Why the Volkswagen Group is advocating for Made in Europe

homas Steg, General Representative of Volkswagen Group and Head of Group Public Affairs

As geopolitical dynamics shift and global competition intensifies, Europe faces crucial questions about its industrial future. In this interview, Thomas Steg, General Representative of the Volkswagen Group and Head of External Relations, explains why the Volkswagen Group is committed to a “Made in Europe” strategy.

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For an effective, realistic, workable "MADE-IN-EUROPE“

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Joint statement by Volkswagen Group, Renault Group and Stellantis on the Industrial Accelerator Act: Representing over 60% of EU vehicle production, the three volume manufacturers support Made in EU requirements as a strategic tool to strengthen Europe’s automotive industrial base, support resilient supply chains and attract investments.

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For a vibrant and resilient European auto industry

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The case for “Made in Europe”: Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume, together with Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, sets out detailed proposals in a joint open letter on how to strengthen Europe’s automotive industry. The proposals are linked to the “Made in Europe” initiative by EU Commissioner for Industry Stéphane Séjourné, which was published on Monday by several newspapers.

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Media Contacts

Christoph Oemisch
Christoph Oemisch
Corporate Communications Spokesperson Finance and Sales
+49 (0) 152 0936 4626 christoph.oemisch@volkswagen.de
Pietro Zollino
Pietro Zollino
Volkswagen Group Communications Deputy Head of Group Communications & Head of Corporate Communications
+49 (0) 172 8371 431 pietro.zollino@volkswagen.de
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