Mobility Monitor – Volume 1 – The Politics of Germany’s Automotive Future
Download a PDF of this articleWelcome to the 1st Mobility Monitor!
With the new German federal government taking office, key decisions on mobility,
industry, and climate are on the horizon. In this issue, we focus on the automotive
industry and provide a concise overview of the new leadership and coalition priorities,
assess the international context, and analyze what automotive companies should do
next to stay atop in times of transformation and political uncertainty. Enjoy!
Dr. Konstantin Zech
Sector Lead Transport & Mobility Corporate, Public & Government Affairs Germany
In a nutshell:
- Uncertainty ahead: Germany’s new government is off to a bumpy start.
- Problem analysis: What are the pain points of German car manufacturers?
- Is Berlin listening to its car industry? Evaluating the coalition treaty’s proposals
for the industry’s top 3 short-term policy issues. - How geopolitical developments are steering transport policy: Exclusive
insights from FTI Washington and Brussels and our Geopolitical Risk Unit. - Legal speed bumps: The growing role of courts in mobility and how to navigate the automotive transformation.
- Change comms: Importance of internal change communication in times of
transition. - Outlook: Key next steps for automotive OEMs and suppliers in the political
landscape.
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