Industrial policies and government measures
An International Metalworkers’ Federation analysis, shown in the chart over the page, provides a summary of the types of government measures proposed, adopted or implemented for the motor industry in 19 countries, as well as the EU. It is clear that more effective support from governments and commitments by employers are needed to ensure protection of workers and a broad based recovery of the industry. For EU countries, some policies are subject to review by the European Commission. In this regard, the European Metalworkers’ Federation has stressed the vital importance of European-level initiatives, and that national-level measures should be consistent with a coherent industrial policy strategy for the sector and thus avoid possibilities for cross-border social dumping.
Table: Government policies for the automotive sector
(proposed, adopted and/or implemented as of June 2009)
Source: press articles
Government measures generally are addressing
the following objectives:
- Stimulating motor vehicle demand including incentives to promote the purchase of cleaner new ones in exchange for older less efficient vehicles (shorter to medium-term)
- Protecting employment, income support and skills development (immediate to long-term)
- Addressing company solvency and restoring credit (shorter to medium-term)
- Making progress on cleaner vehicles and fuels (shorter to long-term)
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