European industrial production fell by 20% over the past five years.
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European industrial production fell by 20% over the past five years.
100,000 jobs were destroyed in the European automobile industry in 2024.
Chinese manufacturers sell more vehicles in Germany than German manufacturers sell in China.
The European automotive sector employs 3.5 million workers.
The number of electric vehicles sold in France doubled in one year.
The European automotive sector employs 3.5 million workers.
97% of cathode components used in European battery production are imported from abroad.
95% of the EU's rare earth supplies come from outside Europe.
90% of the fossil fuel consumed in the EU is imported, often from unfriendly countries.