A strong automotive industry across the entire value chain matters to Italy, Germany and Europe as a whole. Its strength is closely tied to Europe’s prosperity. Against this background, Confindustria and the BDI welcome the general compromise on the revision of the CO₂ Emission Standards Regulation reached by the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee on 4 November 2026, considering it a positive step forward and a constructive basis for further discussions. However, safeguarding the future of Europe's automotive industry requires a stronger and more ambitious signal.