government and group stellantis negotiations continue so the company and more specifically factory Vigo, exhaustion necessary support to ensure its future and the arrival of new models Through the implementation of one of the company’s new industrial platforms, called STLA. Factory manager, Ignatius Goodyesterday the negotiations progressed, still no deal, “positive progress”. In addition, he put on the table that one of the key points is the creation of a regulatory framework that will protect support to avoid possible vetoes from the European Union. “It is not as simple as reaching agreement or intending to help, it is much more complex, We should even make an arrangement for these aids to bear fruit.” commented.
Bueno made these statements within the framework of the PSdeG general secretary’s visit to the factory, Valentin Gonzalez FormosoThese supports requested by Stellantis were at the center of the speeches. First of all, the meeting between the Ministry of Industry and the group announced at the beginning of the month by the Government Sub-Delegation in Galicia has not yet taken place.
The background to this necessary arrangement that Bueno talks about is finding a suitable place to help and so avoid the suspicion of BrusselsIt launched an in-depth investigation in 2019 to assess whether Spain’s plan to give 20.7 million euros in public aid to the PSA Group (which resulted in Stellantis, its merger with FCA) complied with State aid regulations for investing in the Vigo facility. regions.
Later, the European Commissioner said, “The Commission will thoroughly investigate whether the planned assistance from Spain is really necessary for Peugeot to invest in truly innovative production processes in Vigo and whether it can develop the region without unduly distorting competition or undermining EU cohesion.” said. For the competition, margrethe vestager.
“We are working with the industry, a collaborative effort that we hope will bear fruit”Bueno answered questions from current journalists, where he stressed that “there is still no deal” and that everything is “progressing positively”. Formoso did the same, noting the need for “community facilitation” and predicting good news “in a few weeks”. “We know that talks are progressing to warrant new models for the plant,” he said.
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On the other hand, Bueno insisted on other demands that the group and the Balaídos factory had, starting with connecting to very high voltage. “The assignment of a new model is not just about assistance”He commented, “In other aspects as well, such as the performance of the center, which I think is doing well, and the competitiveness of the environment, where electricity supply, energy cost, taxes, rates and other issues are addressed.” types of expenses, including business relationships.
about connection to very high voltageFormoso stressed that this is a request that “has been coming for years” and “guaranteeing quality electricity supply” is essential.
Regarding the microchip crisis, Stellantis Vigo’s director said that “the situation is improving” despite taking an almost 30% hit in production. “What I cannot guarantee is that we will not stop in the second semester. Our guess, based on supplier data, is that there will be a problem. It’s not the size we have, but the supply problem has never been solved, especially thinking about the end of the yearWell explained.