Industrial Policy
Dassault Aviation boss: European defence depends on French industry
Est. 5minThe EU's defence industry capabilities come down primarily to France's six-decade nuclear dissuasion strategy that encouraged cutting-edge technological investments, Dassault Aviation CEO, Eric Trappier, said on Tuesday (29 August).
France to open its first electric car battery factory
Est. 3minFrance will launch its first battery factory for electric cars on Tuesday (30 May), taking a big step in its race to build up a sector dominated by China.
Industry source: EU should learn from US Inflation Reduction Act
Est. 6minInstead of nagging, the EU should take lessons from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by stopping “punishing” its own industries and starting to help them drive decarbonisation, a high-ranking source from Europe’s aluminium sector told EURACTIV.
‘We will not sacrifice the single market’ in global race for green subsidies, EU’s Vestager says
Est. 6minThe European Commission has several "red lines" in its drive to simplify state aid rules, including the protection of the EU single market and avoiding a harmful subsidy race within Europe, EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager said on Wednesday (25 January).
Korean trade minister calls for cooperation with EU against US subsidy bill
Est. 5minThe EU and South Korea should cooperate in their response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), EURACTIV, South Korean Trade Minister Dukgeun Ahn argued in an interview with EURACTIV but also warned the EU not to open "Pandora's box" of protectionist industrial policy.
Commission chief: cooperation not confrontation in US subsidies row
Est. 6minEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the need to adjust EU state aid rules, provide funding for industrial policy, and uphold cordial relations with the US ahead of biannual consultations.
Berlin proclaims (European) ‘year of industrial policy’
Est. 5minBerlin and Brussels say they are ready to respond to the growing global challenge posed by dedicated industrial policies now favoured by major powers, like America's Inflation Reduction Act.
Germany’s wounded chemical industry causes concern in Berlin
Est. 5minThe deteriorating state of Germany's chemical industry is causing concern at the highest political level, as the German government readies its €200 billion aid package for households and businesses.
Energy crisis chips away at Europe’s industrial might
Est. 6minEurope needs its industrial companies to save energy amid soaring costs and shrinking supplies, and they are delivering – demand for natural gas and electricity both fell in the past quarter.
‘Choose France’ summit kicks off against backdrop of Uber lobbying allegations
Est. 4minThe 2022 'Choose France' summit, taking place at the Palace of Versailles on Monday (11 July), will gather 180 CEOs from some of the world's largest multinationals amid allegations that President Emmanuel Macron got too close to comfort with US tech firm Uber.
Breton: Europe was too naive before, now we are in the driving seat
Est. 7minEurope will remain open to everyone but will no longer be naive in the face of the rapidly changing world and will seek to be in the driving seat, Commissioner Thierry Breton told EURACTIV and a group of media ahead of the presentation of the update of the EU's industrial strategy on Wednesday (5 May).
Commission to propose KPIs to measure ‘real’ progress in industrial strategy
Est. 4minThe European Commission is working on a series of key performance indicators (KPI) to include in the update of its industrial strategy expected for March, to measure the transformation of European industry and its resilience in the aftermath of the pandemic.
PSA and Fiat Chrysler close in on mega-merger
Est. 5minShareholders gave their blessing on Monday (4 January) to a merger of carmakers PSA and Fiat Chrysler that catapults the new company "Stellantis" into fourth place globally, as the auto industry races to make the transition to cleaner cars.
World solar technology summit: A blueprint for the energy intensive sector?
Est. 6minThe world solar technology summit, which took place in India earlier this month, could in many ways be a model for the decarbonisation of the energy-intensive sector, which includes industries such as steel, cement, chemicals, non-ferrous metals and glass, writes Gauri Khandekar.
How to realise our hydrogen economy (instead of dreaming about it)
Est. 5minConsidering the limited amount of green hydrogen available, the European Commission should prioritise its use in sectors that cannot decarbonise through other means like electrification, write Miriam Dalli and Mohammed Chahim.
Can EU’s new industrial strategy accelerate Germany’s green transition?
Est. 6minWith its new industrial strategy, the European Commission wants to promote climate-friendly innovations, unlocking billions in investment into clean technologies. However, it remains unclear how companies will be supported in the transition. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Commission pledges action to ensure companies survive coronavirus
Est. 4minEuropean Commission is “extremely mobilise” to ensure that big companies and SMEs survive the economic impact of coronavirus, commissioner for Industry Thierry Breton said on Monday (9 March).
Breton wants EU industrial policy to focus less on consumers, more on businesses
Est. 2minThe EU's Internal Market Commissioner, Thierry Breton, wants to put businesses back at the heart of the European Commission's industrial strategy, with less emphasis on reducing consumer prices. EURACTIV France reports.
Will the EU Industrial Strategy be a strategy?
Est. 6minThe EU has decided to take the lead in transforming to a new model. The Green Deal will only be an economic success if the EU Industrial Strategy ensures industry competitiveness throughout this massive transformation.
What does the EU Green Deal mean for European Industries
The European Green Deal presents an opportunity to manage the ecological transition with a new circular economy action plan and an industrial strategy which enables the green and digital transformation. Such a deep transformation will not be possible without the …
MEPs push for raw materials focus in EU’s new industrial strategy
Est. 6minForeign competition and access to raw materials top the agenda for steelmakers and other basic industries as they await European Commission plans to accompany the EU Green Deal.
Macron cuts ribbon on first battery mega-project
Est. 3minFrench President Emmanuel Macron attended on Thursday (30 January) the ground-breaking ceremony for a new battery factory in southwest France: the first real result of an EU-led policy aimed at boosting the industry and helping it withstand global competitors.
Europe looks home for new mining opportunities
Est. 8minAs EU policymakers worry about global tensions threatening raw material imports, one option could be getting more from their own backyard.
Eurozone 2020: The race against the clouds
Est. 7minAfter seven years of growth, the eurozone's outlook is deteriorating. There is a risk of a recession if the trade war with Washington worsens, while member states continue to disagree over the completion of the economic and monetary union that would help them cope with a downturn.