European ‘wealth’ threatened by decline of region’s carmakers
- Posted on September 8, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Europe's automotive sector faces critical challenges that extend far beyond car manufacturing. The decline of carmakers threatens interconnected supply chains across steel, aluminium, glass, and chemical industries. Industry leaders warn that without strategic intervention to stabilize vehicle production, countless dependent sectors risk economic collapse. This cascading effect could fundamentally undermine European prosperity and competitiveness in global markets.
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