For an ambitious EU strategy – Going Further (119 associations)

Europe is the cradle of the manufacturing industry and has been at the forefront of industrial revolutions and technological innovations. This industry directly employs over 34 million people across all Member States, in supply chains comprising hundreds of SMEs and suppliers. It also indirectly accounts for millions of additional jobs in related sectors.

The European manufacturing industry has tremendous capacity for research and innovation, boasts a skilled workforce and has earned a global reputation for quality and sustainability. What it now needs is the swift and determined support of the European institutions and Member States to create more jobs and growth in Europe.

This report, presented by the Industry4Europe coalition, highlights what Europe’s world-leading manufacturing industry needs to succeed.

Download the report here

Download the second part of the report here