Launch of the New Industrial Strategy for Europe Task Force

Towards a resilient and sustainable recovery after the pandemic. Since its adoption on 10 March 2020, the European Commission’s New Industrial Strategy for Europe has faced unprecedented challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic, the ensuing economic crisis and deteriorating multilateral order call for fresh priorities in terms of strategic autonomy and industrial transformation. Against this backdrop, the New Industrial Strategy may have to refocus and adjust to enable the EU27 to overcome the current crisis in a way that protects the economy, society and the environment. It will also need to achieve higher levels of preparedness for future shocks and gradually transform the economy for greater competitive sustainability in the decades to come. As one of the biggest EU think tanks, we are uniquely placed to convene academics, industry experts, policymakers and civil society to discuss the priorities of the EU’s industrial strategy with a multi-disciplinary, cross-sectoral approach. Through this Task Force, we aim to support the EU institutions in relaunching Europe’s economy by proposing concrete ideas and policy recommendations.