Est. 1min 10-07-2002 (updated: 07-11-2012 ) Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Languages: Français | DeutschPrint Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram On 10 July all Commissioners will gather to discuss the balance and coherency between different European policies in the field of industry policy. The objective of the seminar is to pose questions on and answer: the EU’s strategic vision; the role of industry; the consistency between different policies. The objective is clearly not to come up with new areas where action would be needed. Read more with Euractiv NGOs call on the Commission to publish a revised chemicals policy without delayThe EEB and the WWF have published a document outlining key requirements for a new chemicals policy in order to protect the environment and human health. Subscribe now to our newsletter EU Elections Decoded Email Address * Politics Newsletters Positions UNICEsees six action areas where EU initiatives have to be taken or intensified to support the development and competitiveness of the European manufacturing industry: establish a legislative, regulatory and financial framework conducive to entrepreneurship; promote technological innovation; ensure access to a competent/ skilled workforce; ensure access to the basic infrastructures of the economy at a competitive cost; underpinning the decisive contribution of companies to ecological progress and implement; concerted approaches preserving competitiveness; getting further market access and fair conditions of international competition. BackgroundA main reason to organise the seminar was the outcome of a meeting in April 2002 between Mr Gerhard Schröder, the German Chancellor, and the Commission. The German Chancellor stated there that too many decisions taken in Brussels damage the competitiveness of the European industry. He therefore called for a broader discussion on the EU's industrial policy. TimelineThe Commission recently presented an action plan to 'Improving the Single Market for Enterprises and Citizens', by ensuring that its rules keep pace with economic, technological and social change. This action plan, for 2002 and beyond, aims to simplify single market rules and ensure that they are properly enforced.
