# Volkswagen chief backs EU plan to strengthen European industry

https://mins.news/en/item/95479

- The Guardian, 2026-10-11 16:53 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/11/volkswagen-boss-backs-eu-plan-to-boost-domestic-european-industry

> Volkswagen chief Oliver Blume supports the EU’s proposed “Made in Europe” rules, saying they should reward genuine value creation in Europe and let European automakers compete with Chinese rivals on comparable terms. He cited high energy costs, weaker demand and intense Chinese competition among the pressures facing the sector.

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