The meeting, which was attended by representatives of the FACYL Cluster (Automotive Forum of Castile and León), UGT, CCOO and CEOE CyL, is part of the General Action Protocol signed between the Board and FACYLThis strategic agreement includes an investment of 900.000 euros over the next four years, aimed at boosting the sector's competitiveness.
Investment and Strategy:
Co-financing of 90% of the FACYL Cluster Strategic Plan (2025-2028) The Board's decision is a decisive step. This investment joins other vital initiatives that seek to strengthen infrastructure, boost research and development (R&D), support business projects, improve logistics, optimize energy strategy, foster technological innovation, and advance plant sustainability. In addition, emphasis will be placed on talent development and international projection of the Castilian-Leonese automotive sector.
Castilla y León is positioned as the autonomous community with the greatest productive capacity in the automotive sector in Spain, aligning itself with the guidelines of the future 2030 Plan for the sector at the national level, led by ANFAC and SernautoThis sector is crucial to the regional economy, representing nearly 25% of industrial GDP and contributing 50% of the region's exports.
Challenges and Opportunities on the Horizon
During the session of the Board, an exhaustive analysis of the current industrial plans was carried out, which cover from the large vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) such as Renault, Iveco, Horse and Nissan, to the evolution of the value chain, including top-tier manufacturers such as Bridgestone and Michelin, as well as the auxiliary sector.
The current situation was also addressed. international market and the indirect impact of tariffs United StatesAlthough the US market is not the main destination, its effects are significant for the competitiveness of the Community's plants, an aspect discussed alongside topics such as energy costs and the current process of corporate concentration.
Finally, the Roundtable focused on the future of autonomous and connected vehicles, exploring projects related to cybersecurity. Emphasis was placed on Castile and León's support for the relaxation of the CAFE (CO2 emissions limits) regulations, a European measure for 2025, 2026, and 2027 that will provide greater flexibility on the path toward decarbonizing transport.
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