The Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub
The Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (CEE Automotive Hub) is a joint initiative of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) and national automotive associations in the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. The Hub was established with the aim of strengthening the voice of the automotive industry in Central and Eastern Europe in European political discussions and ensuring that the specific needs and perspectives of this key region are systematically represented at the European level.
Central and Eastern Europe accounts for roughly one-third of total vehicle production in the EU and employs millions of people across the automotive value chain. The CEE Automotive Hub was created so that this region would not be perceived solely as a manufacturing base, but as an active and strategic partner in shaping the future of European mobility. The Hub connects national automotive associations, strengthens regional cooperation, and provides regular updates on European legislation affecting the sector. At the same time, it supports the coordinated promotion of the common interests of member countries vis-à-vis European institutions and within the region itself. It thus creates a structure that allows Central and Eastern Europe to speak with a unified, strong, and expert voice - precisely when it matters most.
28% of industrial production
180 000 direct employees
~ 500 000 employees in total inc. indirect jobs
19% of exports of the Czech Republic
1,5 mil. vehicles per year
brings automotive industry to the state budget
for vehicle assembly, battery and engine production
all production plants in the EU
for vehicle assembly, battery and engine production
all production plants in the EU
Testimonial
“Central and Eastern Europe is home to around a third of EU vehicle production and employs around two million across the value chain. With the CEE AutoHUB, we’re taking an important step toward closer cooperation and ensuring that national insights from this region are better reflected in EU-level discussions.”
“This initiative is about making sure our region, the heart of Europe’s automotive industry, has a real voice in shaping Europe’s decisions. The AutoHUB gives us the platform to work together, strengthen that voice, and make sure it is heard where and when it matters most”
