Memo: An industrial policy for the globalisation era: Elements of the Commission’s strategy

The European Commission's flagship initiative on an industrial policy for the globalisation era, part of the Europe 2020 Strategy, highlights the need for industry to play a key role if Europe is to remain a leading economic power. The main policy document "An integrated industrial policy for the globalisation era" is accompanied by a report on the competiveness performance of the Member States, and the European Competitiveness Report 2010. This memo informs on the various elements of this European Commission flagship initiative.