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Study Mission on Electric Vehicles, Advanced Materials and Smart Manufacturing in Slovakia and Serbia cum Paris VIVATECH 2026
Slovakia automotive industry combines strong current advantages with a clear future path. It benefits from world‑leading car production per capita, a skilled and cost‑competitive workforce, a dense supplier base, and major automotive manufacturers including Volkswagen, Stellantis, Kia, and Jaguar Land Rover. Building on this foundation, the industry is transitioning toward electromobility, batteries, automation, and Intelligent Manufacturing with suppliers moving into higher value‑added activities such as R&D and electronics, positioning Slovakia as a key hub for Europe’s next‑generation electric mobility.
Serbia’s automotive industry is undergoing rapid modernization, driven by accelerating foreign investment and robust export growth, which strengthen Serbia’s strategic position within the European automotive value chain.
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