Monza Declaration

The 3rd Automotive Regions Alliance (ARA) Annual Conference took place on November 28-29 in Monza, hosted by Lombardy, the incoming chair region. This high-level event brought together representatives from 36 member regions to address the challenges and opportunities of the green and digital transition in the automotive sector.

Key takeaways:
✅ Adoption of the Monza Declaration: A call for greater EU support to ensure competitiveness while reaffirming climate ambitions. The declaration emphasizes a clear roadmap and the exploration of diverse, climate-neutral technologies.
✅ Focus on Skills as a Key Enabler: Recognizing that upskilling and reskilling are crucial to sustaining industrial jobs and supporting both initial and continuous education systems.
✅ Strategic Collaboration: A year of official partnership between ASA, ARA, and CoRAI has strengthened the skills pillar, driving concrete actions like the proposed establishment of AMEA.