Tyres Europe wants Act to reflect role of tyres in automotive value chain
Tyres Europe is calling for the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to better reflect the strategic role of tyres in Europe’s automotive value chain.
In its latest position paper, Tyres Europe is calling for:
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Expanding the IAA to recognise tyres as a strategic component both on the Replacement and Original Equipment market to effectively increase demand for tyres made in the EU;
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Introducing a Union origin definition that truly supports European manufacturing by applying a targeted prioritisation approach in public procurement and public supporting schemes;
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Recognising the role of tyres to increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions for passenger cars and vans and support retreaded and made in EU truck and bus tyres;
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Strengthen financial support for industrial decarbonisation and governance of industrial manufacturing acceleration areas. in its latest position paper.
With targeted adjustments, the Industrial Accelerator Act can help create demand for low-carbon, high-performance tyres made in Europe, while supporting competitiveness, decarbonisation and the resilience of the European automotive value chain, according to Tyres Europe.
The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is a proposed piece of legislation from the European Commission designed to strengthen European manufacturing, accelerate industrial decarbonization, and improve the EU’s competitiveness in response to increasing competition from countries such as the U.S. and China.
The proposal was published on 4 March 2026 and is currently going through the EU legislative process, meaning it has not yet become law.