Memo: Moving forward to an industrial renaissance to overcome economic crisis

One lesson has been learned in the crisis: Europe needs a strong industrial sector in order to resist downturns. This is the clear message of the conference "An industrial renaissance" taking place in Brussels on 6 June 2013. Hosted by European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and Vice President Antonio Tajani, the conference will look at how national and European efforts can maximize the effectiveness of EU interventions. It also takes stock of the progress on the industrial policy flagship initiative.

The focus will be on the need to reverse the current decreasing trend of the evolution of industry in the EU, pointing out the role of manufacturing industry as an engine of growth. For example, can Europe do more to coordinate industrial policies in a partnership approach involving EU and national players as well as industry and enterprises?

The conference will discuss about the Industrial Compact for Europe to pave the way for the February 2014 European Council, which will be specifically devoted to industrial competitiveness and policy.

European Commission: Rapid: SPEECH/13/511: An industrial Renaissance to boost Europe's growth http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-13-511_en.htm

European Commission: Rapid: SPEECH/13/509: Speech by President Barroso at the opening session of the Industrial policy conference http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-13-509_en.htm

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