autoEurooppa
autoEurooppa is a fictional, pan-European initiative proposed to coordinate automobile production and related infrastructure across Europe. The term is used in policy discussions and speculative scenarios about deeper European integration in the automotive sector. The name combines auto (car) with Eurooppa, the Finnish word for Europe, chosen to symbolize cross-border cooperation and shared industry aims.
Proposed objectives include harmonizing vehicle and charging standards, creating a single continental procurement framework, pooling research
The concept envisions a treaty-based governing body with a rotating presidency, a technical standards board, and
As a hypothetical construct, autoEurooppa has not been adopted as policy by the European Union. It appears
Supporters argue it could speed decarbonization, reduce fragmentation, and strengthen Europe's global competitiveness in autos. Critics