ROME, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Stellantis ( STLA ) said on Tuesday it

would re-join the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association

(ACEA) from Jan. 1, subject to approval from the organisation's

board.

ACEA has already said it would welcome back the automaker.

Stellantis ( STLA ) had left ACEA at the beginning of 2023. Its

re-entry might flag a more cautious stance for the automaker on

its electrification plans.

"At this important juncture, Stellantis ( STLA ) considers it

important to dialog and develop a shared understanding of the

stakes and ways to tackle them together. Stellantis ( STLA ) believes

ACEA is the right platform to do so," the company said in a

statement.