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Article published in politico.eu\u00a0\u2014 14-3-2017 (link<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Europe needs an industrial policy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The European Commission has not done enough to address the challenges that lie ahead.<\/em><\/p>\n

By \u00a0Marco Mensink,<\/p>\n

The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) appreciates European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker\u2019s pro-industry message in \u201cNo to nationalism, yes to industry<\/a>\u201d (March 9), but his suggestion that industrial policy can be blended into the Commission\u2019s many existing legislative packages\u00a0could not be further from the truth.<\/p>\n

Real industrial renaissance will not happen by accident. It requires a dedicated plan from the EU and its member states.<\/p>\n

Cefic, along with 125 industry sectors, has signed a common declaration to call for a strong new industrial policy. The Competitiveness Council has publicly backed our call, and European heads of state support it too. Yet the Commission still underestimates the size of the challenge ahead.<\/p>\n

We agree with the Commission on one point: Yet another paper will not make a difference. But a dedicated industrial policy \u2014 with a strong commitment to free and fair trade and affordable energy, and pledges to develop EU consumer markets and tackle protectionism and investment policies in other regions \u2014 will.<\/p>\n

As other economies invest in new, cutting-edge technology and infrastructure, Europe has no choice but to upgrade its existing facilities in order to keep up. We must become more attractive to industry investment if we want to keep up with other regions, which actively promote manufacturing.<\/p>\n

Putting into action European policies on investment, climate change and the circular economy is not only about future innovation\u00a0but about reviving our\u00a0industry.<\/p>\n

We must also renew our focus on enforcement, and ensure that EU imports\u00a0comply with the same rules that bind the bloc\u2019s producers. That\u2019s not protectionism, it\u2019s common sense.<\/p>\n

Europe\u2019s industries have benefitted as companies, employees and citizens from the EU\u2019s four fundamental freedoms. Our top priority must now be to\u00a0keep improving our internal market and prevent unilateral, ad-hoc laws by national governments.<\/p>\n

Juncker\u2019s\u00a0white paper<\/a>\u00a0laid out his proposed scenarios for the future of Europe \u2014 but did not address their impact on European industry. As the Continent prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Treat of Rome later this month, the answer to ensuring its prosperity over the next 60 years is to finally commit to a common industrial policy. The European chemical industry and others are willing to play their part.<\/p>\n

Marco Mensink<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director general,\u00a0European Chemical Industry Council<\/em><\/p>\n

Brussels, Belgium<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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