Industrial Policy

Economy 02-05-2023

European resilience and opportunities in the global economy

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As the EU finds itself in geopolitically more turbulent times, its economic and trade policies become more strategic, focused on resilience and diversification, rather than short-term economic benefit.

Economy 03-01-2023

The EU Single Market at 30

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Established on 1 January 1993, the European Single Market just celebrated its 30th anniversary. This EURACTIV Special Report takes a deep dive into one of the EU's most treasured asset, both in its achievements and shortcomings. The ambition of the Single …

Economy 11-05-2022

Financing the social economy

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Defined by its mission rather than by what it produces, the social economy is a peculiar economic sector with a set of its own challenges, especially when it comes to funding. Published by the European Commission in December 2021, the action …

Economy 01-06-2021

A just transition? The barriers to central and eastern Europe making the leap from coal

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As the EU Green Week kicks off in Brussels, EURACTIV takes a closer look at an essential step towards a net zero emission Europe – the transition away from coal. Armed with the new €17.5 billion-strong Just Transition Fund, the European …

The EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism

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When she took office in December last year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced ambitious new climate goals for Europe and a new border levy aimed at ensuring fair competition with countries that do not impose a carbon …

Raw materials in the EU economy

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Securing access to critical raw materials has become a strategic objective for the European Union as the bloc moves towards ever-more digitalisation and green, high-tech products. In this special report, EURACTIV looks at some of the essential building blocks of the 21st century economy.

An Industrial Policy for Europe?

An industrial policy for Europe ?

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The Polish Commissioner responsible for industry is set to launch new proposals for an industrial strategy early next year. She tells EURACTIV that the new approach must be concrete and that the overriding aim must be to promote the competitiveness of European industry.