Who we work with

European Commission

We liaise with the various divisions, teams and contacts which are related to the automotive industry. These include specific Director Generals, cross divisional Committee of Regions (CoRs) and specific programme teams such as:

• DG Enterprise: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/automotive/index_en.htm
• Transport CoR: http://www.cor.europa.eu/
• Automotive Crisis Group: http://www.wlga.gov.uk/uploads/publications/6890.pdf
• FP7, Interreg4B programmes: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html, http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/atlas2007/transnational/index_en.htm

Other support networks

It is in the best interests of the industry for all support networks to work together and EASN has an excellent working relationship with the following:

• ACEA – The vehicle manufacturers association is very focused on the needs and issues of its OEM members with operations in Europe: http://www.acea.be/
• CLEPA – The global Tier 1 organisation which is focused on regulation: http://www.clepa.eu/index.php?id=252

We are also engaged with networks and organisations focused on specific issues or representing a single country such as EUCAR and ERTRAC

Clusters/Regions

There are more than 40 automotive clusters and regions within the EU representing the common objectives of the industry. The members of these clusters and regions are a mixture of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers as well as local government organisations :

• Welsh Automotive Forum: http://www.waf-portal.com/
• EMF (European Metalworkers Federation): http://www.emf-fem.org/
• North West Automotive Alliance: http://www.nwautoalliance.com/default.asp?l1=1

Tier 2 and SME Suppliers

EASN acts as a voice for this group within the strategic arena helping to shape future policy for the industry.