Volkswagen and Stellantis ask Europe for subsidies for electric cars made locally

Volkswagen and Stellantis, two of Europe's largest carmakers, are calling on the European Union to create subsidies specifically for electric vehicles built in Europe. They argue this is necessary to support the local industry and jobs as the market shifts to electric cars.

This push for a 'made-in-Europe' industrial policy comes as Volkswagen has reportedly overtaken Tesla to become the top seller of electric vehicles in Europe for 2025.