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There Can Be No Business as Usual for European Industry

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13.05.2024

BRUSSELS – A month before the European Parliament elections, many of Europe’s industries are fighting to survive. But rather than make the difficult decisions needed to reverse the European Union’s industrial decline, leaders have often settled for the status quo. Some populist leaders even oppose plans to modernize Europe’s industrial base – effectively deceiving the public in the process.

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