Recognising that the tyre and rubber sector is crucial for the automotive sector and the mobility ecosystem at large, the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA) has shared its key policy recommendations with EU legislators, designed to support the European twin transition and contribute to the competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation of Europe's automotive ecosystem.

The European tyre industry has been a stronghold of European manufacturing, with a total contribution of close to €44 billion to the EU GDP and creating a total employment of nearly 500,000 people.

However, high energy, labour and raw material costs, paired with strong price competition from tyres produced outside the EU, have negatively impacted the competitiveness of our industry – which now needs a boost just like the rest of the automotive ecosystem.

The recommendations listed in the policy paper need to be accompanied and supported by a wider strategy that considers the whole automotive supply chain as critical, cutting down on bureaucracy, and assessing carefully all the levers at the Commission's disposal that could have an impact on production prices.

ETRMA's proposals focus on actionable steps to advance the EU's twin transitions and global competitiveness:

  • Establish a sector-specific regulation for access to in-vehicle data to boost innovation and enhance safety.
  • Harmonise End-of-Waste Criteria for Tyres
  • Promote Retreaded Tyres to Support Circular Economy Goals
  • Promote Best-Performing Tyres to Enhance Safety and Reduce Emissions
  • Facilitate the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation and define an EU Rubber Strategy

Read the Policy Paper on ETRMA's website.