A closer look at “Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume Backs EU ‘Made in Europe’ Rules to Counter Chinese Car Rivals”, exactly as the source publishes it. Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has voiced strong support for European Union proposals aimed at strengthening the domestic auto industry, arguing that European carmakers must be able to “compete under comparable conditions” with rapidly expanding Chinese brands. Speaking in Paris ahead of the city’s motor show, Blume said that ‘Made in Europe’ rules from the EU “must reward real value creation in Europe,” signaling VW’s push for policy measures that recognize local manufacturing, supply chains, and innovation.
His comments come as lower-price Chinese electric vehicle makers gain market share in Europe, intensifying pressure on legacy automakers. Blume’s endorsement adds significant industry weight to ongoing EU debates over tariffs, local content requirements, and incentives for battery production. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.