According to Reuters, on December 15, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that the Italian government is willing to cooperate with Stellantis on the company’s future strategy, provided that the company can retain jobs and factories in Italy.
Giorgia Meloni.
Photo source: Italian government,Giorgia Meloni said: “If Stellantis and other companies operating in Italy are willing to maintain factories and jobs, the Italian government will be prepared to do its part to support it.
“, On December 14, Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said that Italy wants to be a core part of Stellantis’s future strategy and wants Stellantis to protect its factories in Italy.
At the same time, Adolfo Urso said the Italian government wants Stellantis to commit “considerable funds” to help ensure that the Italian automotive industry remains competitive globally.
Giuseppe Manca, Italian head of human resources and industrial relations at Stellantis, joined Adolfo Urso in a panel discussion dedicated to the Italian automotive industry.
Giuseppe Manca said he expected “good news” from the Italian automotive industry conference held on Tuesday (December 17).
Earlier, a Stellantis executive said he would present a clear plan to revitalize car production in Italy at an Italian automotive industry conference.
, It is reported that Adolfo Urso, representatives of Stellantis and local Italian trade unions will attend the Italian automotive industry conference.
, The Italian government hopes to repair strained relations with Stellantis after its CEO Carlos Tavares suddenly resigned this month.
Italian politicians have repeatedly accused Tang Weishi of neglecting the historic Italian production base and shifting production to other countries.
On December 10, Adolfo Urso announced an agreement to avoid 249 layoffs at Stellantis suppliers.
He added: “I hope this will also mark the beginning of a fruitful new path of cooperation between Italy and Stellantis.
“, In response, Stellantis said in a separate statement that the company will address the challenges of electrification transformation while protecting Italian jobs.
Jean-Philippe Imparato, chief operating officer of Stellantis ‘European operations, also reiterated the company’s commitment not to close any Italian factories.
, Return to the first electric network home page>,.
