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We wholeheartedly welcome the announcement of a Clean Industrial Deal and a European Competitiveness Fund and congratulate Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission 👏. Six months since the European Industry Summit, the collective voice of 25 industrial sectors represented by nearly 1,300 stakeholders that signed the Antwerp Declaration has been heard loud and clear. A Clean Industrial Deal will safeguard the competitiveness of Europe’s energy-intensive industries and allow us to achieve our common aspirations to implement the #EUGreenDeal 🌍. We look forward to working with the new European Commission on these initiatives towards a greener, prosperous, and more competitive Europe. Together, we can ensure that the future of clean and cutting-edge technology is made in Europe 🦾. We are grateful for the acknowledgement of our call for an Industrial Deal as outlined in the #AntwerpDeclaration 📜. “The fundamentals of the global economy are changing and those who are not competitive will be dependent ⚙️. The future of our prosperity must be made in Europe.” #IndustrialDeal #EuropesChoice #EPlenary European Parliament 

What does our industry need to meet #EUGreenDeal targets while staying competitive globally? A European #IndustrialDeal as articulated in the #AntwerpDeclaration. With over 1200 signatories, it’s time to act for a competitive and resilient Europe! As the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024 ends, we look forward to working with the Hungarian Presidency and other partners to deliver affordable and accessible electric mobility fast. Explore the Antwerp Declaration’s updated website to learn what’s next and find out how you can also be a catalyst for change: antwerp-declaration.eu #EU2024BE #HU24EU

✒️📃 On behalf of SEA Europe, its Secretary-General Christophe Tytgat signed the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal 👇 https://lnkd.in/e8iqT6E2 🚨 We need to keep industry in Europe because the industry will deliver the climate solutions Europe needs! 📢 To this end, the Antwerp Declaration is a call for a business case for investments in Europe: 1️⃣ Put the Industrial Deal at the core of the new European Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029. 2️⃣ Include a strong public funding chapter with a Clean Tech Deployment Fund. 3️⃣ Make Europe a globally competitive provider of energy. 4️⃣ Focus on the infrastructure Europe needs. 5️⃣ Increase the EU’s raw materials security. 6️⃣ Boost demand for net zero, low carbon and circular products. 7️⃣ Leverage, enforce, revive and improve the Single Market. 8️⃣ Make the innovation framework smarter. 9️⃣ A new spirit of law-making. 🔟 Ensure the structure allows to achieve results.

Antwerp, 20 February 2024 – 73 leaders from almost 20 industrial sectors have presented the “Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Agreement” to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. The Declaration, to which FLUIDEX has adhered, underlines the industry's commitment to the transformation of Europe and points out the most urgent industrial needs for Europe to be competitive, resilient and sustainable in the face of the current complex economic context. https://lnkd.in/e8iqT6E2

The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal has caught my attention (see below). It is a strategy aimed at enhancing Europe's competitiveness and resilience against global business partners and rivals. The declaration covers a wide range of topics (it really boils the ocean)which is typical of European strategies. I can agree with the sentiment, but some of the declarations read more like a wish than a roadmap to reality, e.g. 2️⃣, 3️⃣, 5️⃣ & 6️⃣… The word ‘Europe’ is being used vaguely here. CEE is more for production, while WE is more for business and R&D. However, a comprehensive strategy should include both perspectives to "make Europe great again"…or at least to make it really competitive! Declaration calls to Member State Governments, the next European Commission, and Parliament to: 1️⃣ Put the Industrial Deal at the core of the new European Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029. 2️⃣ Include a strong public funding chapter with a Clean Tech Deployment Fund. 3️⃣ Make Europe a globally competitive provider of energy. 4️⃣ Focus on the infrastructure Europe needs. 5️⃣ Increase the EU’s raw materials security. 6️⃣ Boost demand for net zero, low carbon and circular products. 7️⃣ Leverage, enforce, revive and improve the Single Market. 8️⃣ Make the innovation framework smarter. 9️⃣ A new spirit of law-making. 🔟 Ensure the structure allows to achieve results. https://lnkd.in/e5id9V9w

On Friday, Belgium's Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, unveiled the country's strategic Programme for its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, set for January 2024. 👉 At the heart of the agenda is the commitment to a green and just transition, focusing on strengthening the EU's #circulareconomy and enhancing its adaptive and preparedness capabilities♻ At EuRIC, we are excited about this news, and reiterate our commitment to promoting a circular economy and preserving #resources for future generations. We look forward to collaborating with the Belgian Presidency and advocate for policies that bolster the #competitiveness, growth, and reinvestment of the recycling sector. Explore the Belgian Presidency's priorities here 👉 euric.link/7zm Photo: Flickr/ Permanent Representation of Belgium to the EU #EU2024BE

Did you miss European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's last State of the European Union address of this legislature? President Von der Leyen touched upon topics that will be crucial in the upcoming months, such as #EUElections, #Youth, #Ukraine, #Enlargement, #SocialEquality & more. 👇 Some key #SOTEU quotes on industry and competition👇 🏭 On SMEs : "We need to hear directly from SMEs and their everyday challenges ➡️ the European Commission will appoint an EU SME envoy to report directly to me" 👥 On fairer #competition: "The European Commission is launching an anti-subsidies investigation into electric vehicles coming from China 🇨🇳" ♻️ On #ClimatePolicy: "European industry is showing that it's ready for the energy transition⚡️, proving that modernisation and decarbonisation can go hand in hand" 🗓️ President Von der Leyen will address the upcoming European Business Summit on November 28 & 29 to bring forward the debate on the future of the EU 👉 Mark your calendars and stay tuned: registrations will open soon! #ebs2023

🚨 Heading for a Greener Europe together: Competitiveness is back on Europe’s agenda 🚀 🔊 European Lime Association, along with 25 other leading industrial sectors, were among the first signatories of the #AntwerpDeclaration. This declaration highlights the critical need for a strong European industrial policy to achieve the ambitious green transition goals set by the EU. Antwerp Declaration counts 1252 signatories today and is becoming a driving force for European industry ✍ 👏 🗣 Keeping industries in Europe is essential to ensure a sustainable future ❕ 📢 Marking the end of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of European Union of the Council of the European Union 2024 #EU2024BE, we would like to thank Prime Minister Alexander De Croo for his  leadership and for listening to the voices of industry 🤝 👉 EuLA and its members remain committed to supporting and promoting the Antwerp Declaration to the newly elected Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and the upcoming European Commission ☑ Check out our upgraded website to find out what’s next for the Antwerp Declaration:  🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8iqT6E2 #GreenTransition #IndustrialPolicy #IndustrialDeal #Europe #AntwerpDeclaration #limesector #limeindustry #EuropeanLimeAssociation

1️⃣ 0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ organisations united call on #EULeaders to support the business case for investing in Europe with the European #IndustrialDeal ❕   👉 First signed by 73 industry leaders and entities, including EuLA, on 20 February at the European Industry Summit to European Commission #President Ursula von der Leyen and Belgian #PrimeMinister Alexander De Croo, the rapid increase in signatures underscores the pressing need for concerted action in the face of unparalleled economic challenges 🤝   ✍ The 1000 signatories represent companies, associations, unions, and other organisations committed to delivering the climate solutions that Europe needs 👏   📢 We need: 🔹 An Industrial Deal at the new EU Strategic Agenda 2024-2029's core ✔ 🔹Strong public funding with Clean Tech Fund 􍓾 Make Europe a top competitive energy supplier✔ 🔹Focus on needed European infrastructure✔ 🔹Boost EU's raw materials security✔ 🔹Increase demand for net zero & circular products✔ 🔹Leverage & improve the single market✔ 🔹Create a smarter innovation framework✔ 🔹Let entrepreneurship thrive to overcome challenges✔ 🔹Ensure a structure for achieving results✔   Willing to join and shape Europe's future ❔ ✍ Sign the Antwerp Declaration ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e8iqT6E2   #europeanunion #europeancommission #industrialdeal #antwerpdeclaration #europeanlimeassociation

Critical raw materials will help drive the green and digital transitions.   In her 2022 State of the Union address, President Ursula von der Leyen announced this act which is now a successful reality.   It will ensure that the future of European industry is built within Europe.   📌 Don’t miss the State of the Union speech on 13 September to hear more about our Union's future. We will be live on Instagram and EbS. #SOTEU #EuropeanUnion