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Focus AreasTrade & Economic Security

In a world where multi-lateralism and open trade have been replaced by volatile geopolitics, strategic moves on critical raw materials and the threat of tarifs, this ERT group benefits from insights from European industrial and technology companies with operations worldwide. Through the work of this group, ERT aims to build consensus on some of the key challenges in maintaining trade links on a mutually beneficial level playing field.

The Trade & Economic Security Working Group:

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Ilham Kadri

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Jacob Wallenberg

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Security, Defence & Dual Use

Security, defence, and dual-use technologies are vital to Europe's industrial resilience, technological sovereignty, and global competitiveness in an increasingly complex and interconnected geopolitical landscape.

Single Market Completion

The EU Single Market enables free movement and economic integration. ERT champions its completion, backing Enrico Letta’s report and urging broader scope and faster implementation.

CFO Platform

The CFO Platform aims to build consensus on how the EU can restore the business case for investing in Europe.

Industrial & Competition Policy

Aligning EU industrial and competition policy supports innovation and strategic sectors while preserving fair markets, enabling Europe to compete globally without undermining the Single Market.

Trade & Economic Security

In a fragmented global trade landscape, ERT unites European industry insights to promote fair, stable, and mutually beneficial trade amid rising geopolitical and protectionist pressures.

Tech, AI & Data

Digital transformation is vital for Europe’s competitiveness. The Tech, AI and Data Group promotes cross-sector strategies to harness innovation while protecting consumers and addressing societal challenges.

Energy Transition & Clean Industry

European industry backs decarbonisation and clean energy while protecting competitiveness. It seeks policies enabling a green transition without triggering deindustrialisation or weakening Europe’s industrial base.

R&D, Innovation & Skills

Driving EU policy on R&D, innovation, and skills, fostering investment, talent development, and education-industry alignment to boost Europe’s competitiveness and resilience.


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