CLEPA warns European automotive suppliers face existential competitiveness crisis. Roland Berger study reveals 15-35% cost disadvantage versus global competitors. Without urgent EU action, 350,000 jobs risk elimination by 2030. Suppliers contribute 75% of vehicle component value but struggle against Chinese & US government-supported competitors. CLEPA Secretary General Benjamin Krieger emphasizes Europe fights for industrial sovereignty. The association urges immediate policy reforms addressing energy costs, regulatory burdens, & unfair competition to preserve automotive manufacturing capabilities.