Competitiveness & Innovation

European companies and their employees are under increasing pressure from international competition. To maintain our position in the world, Europe needs to keep pace with global developments, being smarter and more sustainable. The Competitiveness & Innovation Working Group focuses on topics such as innovation, R&D, industrial policy, better regulation and the overall competitiveness of the European economy.

Europe’s industrial leaders look to post-COVID economy with surging confidence and a watchful eye on trade risks

BRUSSELS, 19 MAY 2021: A new report released today reveals significant optimism among the CEOs and Chairs in Europe, for the economic and business outlook, while also flagging some potential risks on the horizon.

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ERT & CEPS debate on the upcoming revision of the EU Industrial Strategy

Watch the recent CEPS virtual debate on the key performance indicators (KPIs) that should be in the revised EU Industrial Strategy.

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5 July 2021

Europe’s industrial leaders share their view on how to make Open Strategic Autonomy work

BRUSSELS, 5 JULY 2021: As optimism grows in Europe for a rapid post-pandemic recovery, Europe’s industrial leaders today release a new publication addressing trade policy in an altered global landscape....

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19 March 2021

ERT Letter to the EU Council ahead of the March 2021 EU Summit

At the upcoming EU Summit, European leaders meet to discuss the Single Market, industrial policy and digital transformation. In this letter – sent to each head of State, the European...

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10 December 2020

Europe’s industrial leaders voice their support for EU climate goals and share ideas to empower transition

Support of European industrialists comes during a critical week for the EU as a 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target is on agenda of EU Summit ERT’s endorsement of the...

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4 November 2020

Industrial leaders call out lack of implementation of the EU Industrial Strategy

BRUSSELS, 4 November 2020: Against a backdrop of increasing volatility in global trade, a cross-section of leaders¹ from some of Europe’s biggest multi-national companies issued a vehement call this morning...

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10 June 2020

European industrial leaders support the Next Generation EU recovery plan

As many European countries move to gradually reopen their economies, European corporate leaders today announced their support for European Commission (EC) President von der Leyen’s Next Generation EU recovery plan¹...

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19 May 2020

Top European corporate leaders hopeful of post-COVID rebound, but do not expect V-shaped recovery

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the results of a new survey of the leaders of some of Europe’s biggest industrial and technology companies released today, reveal new insights into the...

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9 December 2019

Turning Global Challenges into Opportunities

As we welcome a new decade, Europe is facing an increasingly complex geopolitical world as it moves towards a climate-neutral and digital society. Externally, the fabric of diplomacy is shifting...

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9 December 2019

European Competitiveness and Industry – Benchmarking Report 2019

As we prepare to enter a new decade, the European economy is facing difficult times. The global economic environment is becoming weaker. World trade growth is diminishing and economic ripples...

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The ERT "Competitiveness & Innovation" Working Group:

Chair

Martin Brudermüller

Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors / BASF

Convenor

Christina Gommlich

BASF

Contact

Philippe Adriaenssens

+32 2 543 10 53
philippe.adriaenssens@ert.eu

All Focus Areas

Competitiveness & Innovation

European companies and their employees are under increasing pressure from international competition.

Strengthening Europe’s Place in the World

The European Union has benefited its citizens economically and socially, regardless of the current challenges.

Digital Transformation

The digital transformation of industry is a critical factor for Europe’s competitiveness, growth and jobs.

Jobs, Skills & Impact

Europe’s greatest asset is its people and their diversity. We focus on bridging the skills gap and building an inclusive company culture.

Energy Transition & Climate Change

The EU has taken a global lead in climate action - climate neutrality and global competitiveness must be mutually reinforcing.

Trade & Market Access

Free trade is one of the founding principles of the EU, and we need to take a stand to protect and preserve it.

Competition Policy

Unfair trading practices as well as the increasing dominance of global companies originating in the East and West are threatening Europe’s economy.

Finance & Tax

Europe must become a more attractive destination for doing business and making investments.

Focus AreasCompetitiveness & Innovation

Europe’s industrial leaders look to post-COVID economy with surging confidence and a watchful eye on trade risks

ERT & CEPS debate on the upcoming revision of the EU Industrial Strategy

Featured Documents

Competitiveness & Innovation

The ERT "Competitiveness & Innovation" Working Group:

Chair

Martin Brudermüller

Convenor

Christina Gommlich

Contact

Philippe Adriaenssens

All Focus Areas

Competitiveness & Innovation

Strengthening Europe’s Place in the World

Digital Transformation

Jobs, Skills & Impact

Energy Transition & Climate Change

Trade & Market Access

Competition Policy

Finance & Tax