Former ECB President Mario Draghi is due to present a report on Europe's competitiveness in June. 13 civil society organizations are now criticizing Draghi's approach and the lack of involvement.
By Till Hoppe
Seven years after his Sorbonne speech, French President Emmanuel Macron returned to the renowned Parisian university. There, he called for a new paradigm for security and industrial policy – and pleaded for a "common investment shock".
By Claire Stam
The EU Commission has launched a 9- to 14-month investigation into the public procurement market for medical products in China. This first-time deployment of the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) could lead to the disadvantage of Chinese medical products in the European procurement market.
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In his report on the internal market, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta calls for a "5th freedom" for research and development. He wants to clear the jungle of rules in Europe with the help of regulations and standardization of company law.
By Till Hoppe
The EU heads of state and government want to adopt a competitiveness agenda at next week's special summit. This also includes a better linking of the capital markets.
By Till Hoppe
Shortly before the elections, the economics ministers of Germany, France and Italy are backing an ambitious EU industrial policy. They agree that bureaucracy must be reduced and the economy protected from unfair competition. Another demand is likely to cause tensions in Berlin.
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Companies complain about a fragmented set of rules for export controls within the EU. But a harmonized approach is still a long way off due to national reservations.
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China continues the transition to semiconductor self-sufficiency. The aim is to make US brands such as Nvidia and Intel redundant. According to a report, the automotive industry now has to do without Western chips.
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Europe wants to build up its own solar industry and reduce its dependence on China. However, major companies are threatening to relocate their plants. They require billions in subsidies, which would significantly drive up the costs of the energy transition. However, there are other proposals.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission wants to promote the development and use of advanced materials. A new industry council with representatives from politics and business is to help with this. Materials are also to play a greater role in public procurement.
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