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As German Chancellor Merz emphasized, “Two or three years ago we would probably not have had a discussion similar to the one we have had today.. We are confronted by a completely new geopolitical situation and we are willing to stand up to this geopolitical reality. But Europe will be able to hold its own only if we are competitive.”
European leaders rally to support crisis-hit chemicals industry Read More
Companies have to focus on managing the things they can control. Essentially, this involves a return to the national/regional business model that operated until 1989
Survival is the first priority for European chemicals Read More
As the EU Commission President warned earlier this month, “Battlelines for a new world order based on power are being drawn right now. Yes, Europe must fight.”
The chemicals industry is key to winning this fight. It is now time for governments to step up and support it.
Time is not on Europe’s side. Hopefully, this crisis will lead policymakers to take the urgent actions that are now essential.
Europe’s chemical industry, and its economy, faces existential challenge Read More
Europe faces major geopolitical threats. In the East, the EU faces an existential challenges from Russia’s Ukraine invasion and its “no limits” partnership with China. In the West, there is rising uncertainty over Donald Trump’s support for Europe if he became president
European voters rally to the centre as external threats increase Read More
Both elections could well prove the most important in decades. The EU faces major crises with Russia’s invasion and the risk of deindustrialisation. The UK also faces crises – on the economy, the health service and governance. And both know that November’s US election may add to their challenges.
EU and UK elections will likely set new course for Europe, as geopolitical tensions rise Read More
“Chemicals are present in 95% of manufactured goods. The chemical industry is Europe’s hungriest industrial energy consumer and the 3rd biggest emitter of CO2 emissions. It now stands on the verge of one of the greatest tipping points and challenges in its history: the transition to carbon neutrality.”
Last week’s UN Conference confirmed that curbs on the production of virgin plastics are clearly on the way. Plastics companies have the technology and expertise needed to make advanced recycling of plastics a major success. They now need to accelerate their commitment if they want to remain a growth industry for the future.
The argument over the N Ireland Protocol creates the risk of a trade war developing between the UK and EU
Businesses face difficult 2 months for Great Britain – N Ireland trade Read More
If you want to know what is happening to the global economy, the chemical industry will provide the answers. It has an excellent correlation with IMF data, and also benefits from the fact it has no “political bias”. It simply
The global economy’s best leading indicator forecasts a downturn Read More