The overarching objective, Meyer stated, is to position the German automotive industry for success with emerging technologies and to safeguard employment within the sector He emphasized the necessity of collaborative effort, involving not only major corporations and policymakers, but also social partners and, crucially, the supply chain, particularly the small and medium-sized enterprises which constitute a vital foundation of the industry
However, industry representatives should not anticipate immediate policy concessions during the Chancellor’s visit According to Meyer, Merz rarely arrives at such engagements with pre-determined “gifts” or pledges The focus will be on initiating a constructive exchange rather than unveiling finalized solutions
