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ZF Friedrichshafen AG

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a global technology company specializing in driveline, chassis, and safety systems for vehicles.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Eva Schultz (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu) and Robert Bosch GmbH and

11 Dec 2025 · Franco-German-Italian-Polish Automotive Suppliers on the Automotive Package

Meeting with Adam Romanowski (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič) and Robert Bosch GmbH and

9 Dec 2025 · Discussion on EU automotive industry, competitiveness, CO₂ targets, and regulatory frameworks.

Meeting with Matthieu Moulonguet (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra) and Robert Bosch GmbH and

19 Nov 2025 · CO2 standards for cars and vans and automotive package

Meeting with Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Member of the European Parliament)

10 Nov 2025 · Local content

Meeting with Matthias Ecke (Member of the European Parliament) and Robert Bosch GmbH and Industriegewerkschaft Metall

28 Oct 2025 · Betriebsräte Zulieferer Automobilsektor BW

Meeting with Andrea Wechsler (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Oct 2025 · EU Energy and industry policy

Meeting with René Repasi (Member of the European Parliament) and Robert Bosch GmbH and

8 Oct 2025 · Austausch mit Betriebsrät:innen: Klimafreundliche Mobilität und Sicherung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Zulieferindustrie in Deutschland & Europa

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament) and Robert Bosch GmbH and

8 Oct 2025 · Austausch mit den Betriebsräten zu EU-Verkehrspolitik

Meeting with Pauline Weinzierl (Head of Unit Trade) and European Association Automotive Suppliers and

29 Sept 2025 · Exchange on issues related to the current trade context

Meeting with Nils Behrndt (Deputy Secretary-General Secretariat-General) and Robert Bosch GmbH and MAHLE International GmbH

25 Sept 2025 · Regulatory framework, climate targets

Meeting with Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné), Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) and

23 Sept 2025 · Competitiveness of EU automotive suppliers

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

11 Sept 2025 · - Compétitivité des entreprises - Marché intérieur - Decarbonation - Neutralité carbonne - Voiture électrique

ZF Friedrichshafen warns corporate fleet mandates could be redundant

5 Sept 2025
Topic — EU consultation on establishing minimum zero-emission vehicle requirements for corporate vehicle fleets.
Message — The organization argues the proposal is redundant and urges for a broader definition of zero-emission vehicles beyond batteries. They request the inclusion of carbon-neutral fuels and plug-in hybrids while prioritizing European-made vehicles.12
Why — Broadening technology definitions allows ZF to protect its existing hybrid drivetrain investments.3
Impact — Non-European manufacturers lose market share if mandates prioritize vehicles produced within Europe.4
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Meeting with Peter Van Kemseke (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

1 Sept 2025 · The role of plug-in hybrid vehicles in the electrification of road transport

Meeting with Peter Van Kemseke (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

1 Sept 2025 · to follow

Meeting with Manfred Weber (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Aug 2025 · Politischer Austausch/Standortbesuch

Meeting with Beatriz Yordi (Director Climate Action)

25 Aug 2025 · CO2 Regulations for Road Transport and the use of PHEVs post-2030

Meeting with Norbert Lins (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Jul 2025 · Update zur wirtschaftlichen Situation

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

24 Jul 2025 · Competitiveness challenges of automotive suppliers

Meeting with Svenja Hahn (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Jul 2025 · End of live vehicles, other IMCO and INTA legislation

Meeting with Elena Martines (Cabinet of Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva)

30 Jun 2025 · Regional Innovation Ecosystems for Mobility and Energy Startups

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

17 Jun 2025 · Competitiveness of automotive suppliers in international context

Meeting with Ana Vasconcelos (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur for opinion)

16 May 2025 · ELV Regulation

Meeting with Adam Romanowski (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič) and Valeo

13 May 2025 · Automotive supply chain in the EU

Meeting with Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and Valeo

13 May 2025 · Automotive

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) and Valeo

13 May 2025 · Challenges of automotive suppliers in Europe

Meeting with Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Member of the European Parliament)

5 May 2025 · Current challenges for ZF as a supplier

Meeting with Alexander Bernhuber (Member of the European Parliament)

29 Apr 2025 · End of Life Vehicles

Meeting with Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Member of the European Parliament) and European Environmental Bureau and

7 Apr 2025 · End-of-Life Roundtable

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

3 Apr 2025 · Roundtable Automotive Action Plan

Meeting with Norbert Lins (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Mar 2025 · Strategiedialog Automobilindustrie

Meeting with Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and Robert Bosch GmbH and

12 Feb 2025 · Future of the automotive sector

Meeting with Max Lemke (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and

10 Jan 2025 · EU Digital Vehicle ecosystem

Meeting with Sabine Verheyen (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Dec 2024 · Internal Market

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis)

3 Dec 2024 · Challenges of the automotive industry

Meeting with Sophie Wilmès (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Nov 2024 · Secteur éolien

Meeting with Peter Liese (Member of the European Parliament) and Robert Bosch GmbH and EW GROUP GmbH

13 Nov 2024 · Austausch

Meeting with Marion Walsmann (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Oct 2024 · Green Claims

Meeting with Sabine Verheyen (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Oct 2024 · Competitiveness

Meeting with Andrea Wechsler (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Oct 2024 · EU Energy and Industry Policy

Meeting with Ondřej Krutílek (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Oct 2024 · The future of the automotive industry in the EU

Meeting with Tiemo Wölken (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Oct 2024 · Current Challenges in the Automotive Sector (staff level)

Meeting with Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Oct 2024 · General exchange on current transitional challenges for ZF

Meeting with René Repasi (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Sept 2024 · Exchange of views on legislative initiatives in the field of transformation/ Austausch zu Gesetzgebungsinitiativen im Bereich der Transformation

Meeting with Peter Liese (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Aug 2024 · Climate Policy

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action) and Robert Bosch GmbH and MAHLE International GmbH

24 Jun 2024 · Effective technology pathways for transport decarbonization towards 2040

Meeting with Aleksandra Baranska (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

21 May 2024 · Transport decarbonization

Meeting with Anna Cavazzini (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair) and Apple Inc. and

23 Feb 2024 · Aktuelle Themen in der Europapolitik und Sachsen

Meeting with Norbert Lins (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair)

21 Feb 2024 · Lagebesprechung Industrie Baden-Württemberg

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Jan 2024 · Industrial Policy

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Jan 2024 · Industrial policy

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Bundesverband der Deutschen Luftverkehrswirtschaft e. V.

10 Oct 2023 · Verkehrs- und Umweltpolitik

Meeting with Bjoern Seibert (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen), Peter Van Kemseke (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen) and

31 Aug 2023 · Virtual exchange on the European wind sector

Meeting with Ditte Juul-Joergensen (Director-General Energy) and WindEurope and

31 Aug 2023 · Energy transition

Meeting with Jens Geier (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Jun 2023 · Exchange on the Net Zero Industry Act (staff level)

ZF Group urges including remanufacturing in automotive taxonomy rules

2 May 2023
Topic — The initiative establishes a classification system for environmentally sustainable economic activities.
Message — ZF proposes adding remanufacturing to the automotive component manufacture description. They also request adding M3 and N3 vehicle categories for eligibility. The company suggests REACH compliance should suffice for environmental safety criteria.123
Why — Broadening eligibility criteria would allow ZF to access more green investment.4
Impact — Environmental groups might lose more stringent oversight of hazardous chemical substances.5
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Meeting with Tiemo Wölken (Member of the European Parliament)

21 Apr 2023 · Allgemeiner Austausch zur Dekarbonisierung des Frachtverkehrs (staff level)

Meeting with Katherine Power (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness)

20 Mar 2023 · Sustainable finance, Taxonomy

Meeting with Tiemo Wölken (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Feb 2023 · Austausch zu Mobilitätsdaten (staff level)

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

16 Nov 2022 · IPCEI

Meeting with Tiemo Wölken (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Sept 2022 · Smart Factory; Fit For 55

Meeting with Jens Geier (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

11 May 2022 · Wasserstoff

Meeting with René Repasi (Member of the European Parliament) and Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and MAHLE International GmbH

20 Apr 2022 · Breakfast with works council chairpersons on "How can the green transformation in the automotive industry succeed?"

Response to Commission Regulation on the influence of heavy-duty trailers on the CO2 emissions of towing trucks

13 Apr 2022

The ZF Group appreciates the opportunity to contribute in this consultation. The draft document already contains insights and results from the CFD and trailer certification task force. After our contribution was focusing on trailer aerodynamics, we are looking forward to contributing to the preparation of coming extensions of the trailer regulation for further efficient technologies from and above our portfolio. We welcome that the draft act does not only refer to the influence of the trailer on the fuel consumption and CO2 emission of the towing vehicle. The extension of the scope to energy consumption in general and to zero emission range of vehicle expands the scope of the regulation and makes it future proof. The draft act covers the influence of passive systems and characteristics of the trailer. The performance of the trailer is improved. This results in enhanced efficiency of the entire vehicle combination of towing and towed vehicle. The concept is working, to determine the gain of efficiency for an improved trailer via comparing it to a standard trailer in an adapted VECTO simulation along with the same standard towing vehicle. However, the scope of the draft does not include “eTrailer” systems which can significantly contribute to CO2 reduction of the towing vehicle. (Rechargeable Electrical Energy Storage Systems (REESS) which provides electric energy for electrical propulsion from recuperated kinetic energy or from energy externally charged from the grid.) The draft act also does not consider communication between the towing and the towed vehicle. But holistic energy management is the key to maximize the efficiency of the entire vehicle combination. We would strongly welcome if these emerging technologies with significant contribution to CO2 emission and energy consumption of the vehicle would be considered in the upcoming regulation. For the verification of aerodynamic methods we understand that tolerances are necessary, but we strongly recommend reducing the tolerances to ensure truthful and accurate aerodynamic analysis and results. Furthermore, we have seen significant discrepancies between the fuel and CO2 savings of aerodynamic devices determined by VECTO and those achieved in full scale fuel economy testing. We encourage the EC to further improve the framework to ensure that the calculated savings of aerodynamic devices match those measured in real life more accurately. Certification is only the first step in reducing the CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles. Without imposing limits, we fear that the reduction of CO2 will go too slow. As there are CO2 emission reducing solutions for trailers available today, we urge the importance of swiftly implementing intermediate targets for trailers ahead of 2030 to reach 2030 CO2 goals.
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Meeting with Kateřina Konečná (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE

13 Apr 2022 · CO2 in cars and vans

Response to Guidance on accelerating permitting processes for renewable energy projects and facilitating Power Purchase Agreements

12 Apr 2022

Wind energy will be a key delivering technology for reaching net-zero by 2050. The European wind industry must double its current installation rates and grow our wind capacities by at least 30 GW per year to reach our climate goals. Complex and lengthy rules and procedures for permitting new and repowered wind farms harm our chances to achieve our renewables targets and it puts significant pressure on our production sites in Europe. The lack of projects coming through the pipeline hurts our profitability at a time when we aim to have an energy transition “made in Europe”. If policy-makers don´t act fast, our industrial fabric will rupture (investments in Europe halted, factories closing), and Europe will lose its excellence and leadership in wind energy production. If the production shifts towards China, so would our energy dependency. We welcome the Commission´s commitment to come forth with a Guidance on accelerating permitting for renewable energies. We call on the Commission to base this Guidance on the industry input (see Wind Europe´s position attached) and on the best practices identified by the RES Simplify project. Solving the permitting problem will unlock the volumes of wind turbines installed in the EU, and so, will get us on the path to climate neutrality and will strengthen the European industry location.
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Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

22 Mar 2022 · Fair transitions, Skills Agenda, reskilling and upskilling of the workforce and the impact of the war in Ukraine on business and value chains.

Meeting with Pierre-Arnaud Proux (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

6 Dec 2021 · semiconductors

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

6 Dec 2021 · Semiconductors

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

3 Nov 2021 · Prepare visit by the Commissioner

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and Robert Bosch GmbH and MAHLE International GmbH

21 Jun 2021 · CO2 standards for cars and vans; Euro 7

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action) and Robert Bosch GmbH and MAHLE International GmbH

13 Apr 2021 · Decarbonizing road transport sector

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean) and Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

3 Mar 2021 · Transformation of the automotive value chain in the context of green recovery

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and TotalEnergies SE and

3 Mar 2021 · Roundtable with transport value chain alliance - Transformation of the automotive value chain in the context of green recovery

Meeting with Anouk Faber (Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit), Christoph Nerlich (Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit) and

3 Mar 2021 · Roundtable with transport value chain alliance - Transformation of the automotive value chain in the context of green recovery.

Meeting with Anouk Faber (Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit), Christoph Nerlich (Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit)

25 Feb 2021 · Meeting to prepare for the roundtable with transport value chain alliance - Transformation of the automotive value chain in the context of green recovery on 3 March.

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

1 Oct 2020 · Data & AI in future mobility (e.g. AI in crash avoidance, robocabs as individualised public transport). Tier 1 suppliers become software sellers. New traffic legislation needed, recovery funding to modernising urban transport, secure data spaces.

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and

2 Jun 2020 · Recovery and green transition in the automotive supply chain