CLEPA

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, represents more than 3,000 companies across the automotive supply chain and is recognised as a key interlocutor for the sector. CLEPA welcomes the European Commissions initiative to revise the EU digital acquis through the Digital Omnibus proposal, highlighting the urgent need to harmonise and simplify overlapping digital and data regulations that affect…

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, represents over 3,000 companies encompassing all segments of the automotive supply chain. As the collective voice of the European automotive supply industry, CLEPA provides a unique perspective on the operational, technical, and regulatory challenges faced under the current legislative framework.

CLEPA Recommendation on the EU Circular Economy Act Executive Summary CLEPA welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to develop the Circular Economy Act (CEA), viewing it as a key instrument to ensure the sustainability, competitiveness and industrial autonomy of the European automotive sector.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the revision of the Public Procurement Directive. Public procurement is a powerful policy lever to support Europes industrial base, accelerate the green and digital transition, and strengthen the resilience of strategically important value chains, including the automotive ecosystem. 1.

CLEPA supports the EU Commissions initiative for an EU Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (DAA), provided its accompanied by an overhaul of overly restrictive CO regulations and measures to protect industry from a distorted playing field.

The Association of the Automotive Suppliers’ industry in Europe is pleased to provide feedback on the proposed directive as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources. CLEPA represents over 3.000 companies supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, investing over 30 billion euros yearly in research and development and employing overall nearly…

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, welcomes the initiative to improve the clarity, usability, legal certainty, and cost-effectiveness of the EU Taxonomy via targeted amendments while maintaining its robustness and credibility, and would like to submit the attached comments to the proposed Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2486 as regards enhancing the…

The European automotive supply industry (CLEPA) appreciates the European Commissions proposal for a Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Material dependencies could undercut our industrys transformation. The EU should deliver trade and raw material partnerships with third countries, a higher recovery rate of materials, improved sourcing conditions, and a strengthening of EU raw material supply chains.

CLEPA supports a focused revision of the ESRS to improve proportionality, legal certainty and auditability, drawing on first-wave implementation experience. The priority should be to meaningfully reduce reporting complexity while keeping sustainability reporting decision-useful.

CLEPA, the association of the automotive suppliers’ industry in Europe is pleased to comment on the roadmap for an EU Climate Law. CLEPA represents over 3.000 companies supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, investing over 25 billion euros yearly in research and development and employing overall nearly five million people across the continent The…

Automotive suppliers play a central role in the development of connected and automated vehicles. AI applications are becoming more and more common in cars: automated driving is the most well-known example, but a broad range of other applications are also concerned, such as many vehicle safety functions, comfort functions, advanced driver-assistance systems warnings, connectivity systems, infotainment systems, etc.

CLEPA welcomes the revision of the Waste Framework Directive and all efforts to decrease waste by improving the separate waste collection to yield optimal recycling results and minimise the use of raw materials. In the automotive sector the reuse of material in form of remanufactured spare parts is already well established.

CLEPA welcomes the initiative for an EU wide sustainability due diligence framework. Unfortunately, without revisions, the proposal would undermine legal certainty and fragment the single market. Companies should be provided with more means and legal assurances to effectively fulfill due diligence requirements.

CLEPA is pleased to provide feedback on the inception impact assessment of a sustainable corporate governance framework. CLEPA represents over 3.000 automotive suppliers, investing over €25 billion yearly in R&D, with an employment footprint of five million direct and indirect jobs across the continent.

The transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is a critical component in the decarbonisation of road transport. However, the current framework proposed for greening corporate fleets is too narrow, lacks clear definitions and inadvertently favours specific technologies.

CLEPA is pleased to provide feedback on the proposed regulation for a carbon border adjustment mechanism. CLEPA represents over 3.000 automotive suppliers, investing over €30 billion yearly in R&D. Automotive suppliers directly employ 1.7 million people across the European Union and are indirectly responsible for employment of hundreds of thousand of people in upstream industries.

Automotive suppliers’ submission on the Revision of the EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals The Automotive Industry welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the inception impact assessment. Making the economy and society more sustainable.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

The Association of the Automotive Suppliers’ industry in Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the roadmap for the revision of the energy taxation directive. CLEPA represents over 3.000 companies supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, investing over 25 billion euros yearly in research and development.

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, welcomes the initiative to improve the clarity, usability, legal certainty, and cost-effectiveness of the EU Taxonomy via targeted amendments while maintaining its robustness and credibility, and would like to submit the attached comments to the proposed Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 as regards enhancing the…

Automotive technology is rapidly advancing, with vehicles generating and collecting ever greater quantities of data to operate and monitor systems. This can provide significant benefits to drivers, passengers, and other road users. This data is also valuable to an expanding market that can make use of it, offer new services to consumers, or improve upon existing repair and maintenance services.

CLEPA appreciates the intention of the Commission to provide with the Data Act a robust regulatory framework as general guidance for data sharing and to raise the awareness of businesses on the benefits of data sharing is a pre-requisite to allow all parties to benefit from data-driven innovation.

CLEPA welcomes the Commissions proposal to establish a framework for the recognition of carbon prices already paid in third countries. Ensuring that the same emissions are not subject to carbon pricing twice is essential to preserve the fairness, credibility and effectiveness of the CBAM framework.

Automotive suppliers are pleased to provide feedback on the proposal for a regulation on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators replacing and repealing directive 2006/66/EU. CLEPA represents over 3.000 companies supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, investing over 25 billion euros yearly in research and development and…

On behalf of CLEPA members, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, we hereby submit our feedback to the consultation regarding the review of the weights & dimensions regulation. We wish to highlight the importance of providing further weight allowances to vehicle combinations that possess zero-emission technologies, either on the truck or trailer side of the combination.

[See paper attached for further information] As one of Europes largest industrial users of semiconductors, the automotive industry has a direct and long-term interest in having an effective European semiconductor policy. The proposal for a European Chips Act 2 provides an opportunity to move beyond an initial emphasis on capacity creation, towards a more integrated and deployable semiconductor strategy.

CLEPA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the review of the European Chips Act. While the Chips Act represents an important step forward, several gaps remain in bridging the distance between research and industrial deployment, strengthening backend manufacturing capabilities, and enabling a complete, efficient value chain that reflects the needs of Europes automotive and industrial ecosystems.

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, supports CBAM as a tool to prevent carbon leakage and ensure fair competition. However, as the definitive period approaches businesses urgently require operational clarity. Timing The immediate priority is the swift publication of default values, benchmark values, and verification rules.

The European automotive supply industry (CLEPA) appreciates the European Commissions proposal for a Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). To accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy and protect the competitiveness of EU industry, public funds should be mobilized and permitting procedures shortened. Regulatory sandboxes, one-stop shops, permitting reform, and net-zero academies could support the transition.

CLEPA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the inception impact assessment. When REACH was developed and implemented, its impact on business and society was assessed by the Commission. However, we found that the resulting numbers and conclusions did not represent our business realities, and instead broadly underestimated the real resulting costs and efforts.

CLEPA supports the Commission’s objective of enhancing and ensuring a high level of cybersecurity for digital products and related services. We also welcome the objective of setting up a level playing field for vendors.

CLEPA, the association representing the automotive suppliers’ industry in Europe is pleased to provide feedback on the Amendment of the Regulation setting CO2 emission standards for cars and vans. CLEPA represents over 3.000 companies supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, investing over 30 billion euros annually in research and development, directly…

CLEPA, the Association of the Automotive Suppliers’ industry in Europe, is pleased to comment on the inception impact assessment on the Amendment of the regulation setting CO2 emission standards for cars and vans.

The European Association for Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) fully supports the European Commission Proposal for Regulation COM(2023)258, concerning the Revision of the Union Customs Code. We recognise the reforms potential to facilitate trade, reduce costs and improve market surveillance through enhanced risk management.

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, representing over 3.000 companies, from multi-nationals to SMEs, supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, directly employing 1.7 million people in the EU, welcomes this initiative and the opportunity to submit its comments in the file attached.

The Association of the Automotive Suppliers’ industry in Europe is pleased to provide feedback on the proposed regulation setting a framework for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the EU. CLEPA represents over 3.000 companies supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, investing over 30 billion euros yearly in research and development…

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, representing over 3.000 companies, from multi-nationals to SMEs, supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, directly employing 1.7 million people in the EU, welcomes this initiative and the opportunity to submit its comments in the file attached.

CLEPA welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop practical guidance on the Cyber Resilience Act and encourages an approach that reflects the realities of complex and interconnected supply chains, such as those in the automotive sector.

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, represents over 3,000 companies across the automotive supply chain and serves as a key interlocutor for the sector. CLEPA welcomes the Digital Fitness Check as a timely opportunity to assess how major EU digital regulations interact and cumulatively impact competitiveness, particularly for SMEs.

CLEPA – European Association of Automotive Suppliers and ACEA – European Automobile Manufacturers Association welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission’s proposal for a Directive on high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2 Directive). The proposal is timely and an important initiative to address the emerging threats to the European Digital Single Market.

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, representing over 3.000 companies, from multi-nationals to SMEs, supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, directly employing 1.7 million people in the EU, welcomes this initiative and the opportunity to submit its comments in the file attached.

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, recommends alignment of the Delegated Regulation with the most relevant international standards to foster harmonization of reporting practices and their results and to promote the comparison of product carbon footprint on the base of analogues methodologies. Our main comments are: 1.

Feedback to COM(2025)180 concerning amendments to Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests. CLEPA recommends opting for a Regulation instead of a Directive to secure a harmonised legal framework across the EU is effectively and consistently applied, to reduce operating costs for all operators and users, as well as preserve consistency of test parameters and equipment to those used in type-approval.

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, thanks the European Commission for the opportunity to provide comments on the European Chemicals Agency proposal for a basic regulation. We wish to express our support for the proposed regulatory amendments that strengthen the functioning and capacity of ECHAs scientific committees.

CLEPA represents over 3.000 companies supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, investing over 25 billion euros yearly in research and development. Automotive suppliers in Europe employ overall nearly five million people across the continent.

CLEPA supports the goal of modernising liability rules to account for new technologies such as AI. However, any liability framework should strike a balance between efficiently protecting victims of damage while also granting leeway for the development of new technologies, services, and products.

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers supports European Commissions proposal to regulate standard essential patents on new technologies. CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, welcomes the European Commissions proposal for a balanced and fair system of licensing for the use of standard essential patents (SEPs).

CLEPA applauds the EC’s 2017 Communication on Setting out the EU Approach to SEPs but is concerned that current SEP approach is not being followed to the full extent by SEP-holders or even by some European courts.

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, representing over 3.000 companies, from multi-nationals to SMEs, supplying state-of-the-art components and innovative technology for safe, smart and sustainable mobility, directly employing 1.7 million people in the EU, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft battery labelling rules under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, and would like to submit…

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, is providing its feedback on the draft implementing act on SCC for transferring personal data to third countries. Please refer to the attached document for details.

CLEPA welcomes the European Commissions proposals for a revised Design Directive (COM(2022) 666) and a revised EU Design Regulation (COM(2022) 667) as an important step for competition and consumers. CLEPA understands that the proposed text and the inclusion of Repair Clauses in Art. 19 of the Design Directive and Art.

CLEPA’s comments to the revised C-ITS Directive CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, appreciates the Commission’s intention to accelerate the deployment of ITS services. With the proposal of the revised Directive on Intelligent Transport Services (ITS Directive) an improved framework is provided but benefits for consumers will emerge as soon as intermodal and European wide Mobility services are…

This joint contribution is submitted by ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, and CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers. Together, we represent the European automotive value chain and are committed to advancing clean, smart and safe mobility.

CLEPA* welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the persistent organic pollutants medium-chain chlorinated paraffins under persistent organic pollutants Regulation. Please find our contribution attached for your consideration.

Summary • CLEPA welcomes the proposed EU chips act regulation. The act could foster public and private investment in R&D, chip design and manufacturing capabilities. Investments should build on current strengths in automotive chip design and enhance the EU’s chip manufacturing base.

Single market emergency instrument overestimates role of government in supply chains CLEPA supports the Single Market Emergency Instruments objective to ensure greater transparency and coordination in case of critical situations. We support proposed safeguards to ensure the free movement of persons, goods and services.

CLEPA welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to set up the European Partnership for Safe and Automated Road Transport, under the upcoming Horizon Europe, the future EU’s future Research and Innovation (R&I) Programme for 2021-2027.

CLEPA* welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the persistent organic pollutants long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids, their salts and related compounds under persistent organic pollutants Regulation. Please find our contribution attached for your consideration.

Feedback on the White Paper on Export Controls: The European automotive supply industry, represented by CLEPA, recognizes the need for harmonization among Member States' export control regimes. The current fragmentation creates legal uncertainties and adds to the administrative burden for companies across EU member states.

CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft Euro 7 implementing regulation on brake particle emissions, but raises significant concerns about its impact on the independent aftermarket.