Press Release: Industrial competitiveness: Commission reports underline need for incisive action by EU and Member States

The conclusion of the two reports on industrial competitiveness released by the European Commission on the 11 September 2014. According to the reports, EU manufacturing possesses a number of competitive strengths that should be leveraged to promote economic growth, despite the current difficult economic environment.

+ Industrial competitiveness varies widely per Member State.

+ The EU has competitive strengths in manufacturing.

+ Some policy areas need ongoing attention.

European Commission: RAPID: Memo, MEMO/14/527: Factors influencing industrial competitiveness in the EU http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-527_en.htm

European Commission: RAPID: Memo, MEMO/14/526: Progress in industrial competitiveness per EU country http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-526_en.htm

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