How can Europe accelerate decarbonisation while maintaining industrial competitiveness?
eumicon-insights-brief-2026-TMMRh5nh.pdfHow can Europe build a competitive, low-carbon industrial energy system?
The transition to a low-carbon economy presents one of the greatest opportunities and challenges, for European industry. Achieving Europe's climate ambitions while maintaining industrial competitiveness will require coordinated action, supportive policy frameworks and strategic investment across the energy and raw materials value chain.
Building on the discussions held during the EUMICON Spring Event 2026, EUMICON presents its latest Insights Brief, bringing together the key conclusions and recommendations developed by industry leaders, policymakers and researchers. The publication reflects the outcomes of the workshop "Towards a Competitive Industrial Energy System", where participants explored the opportunities and barriers shaping Europe's industrial transition.
The Insights Brief highlights the need for a coherent European approach that strengthens industrial competitiveness while accelerating decarbonisation. It addresses critical topics including energy infrastructure, affordable energy, industrial innovation, circularity, raw materials resilience, regulatory coherence and investment in low-carbon technologies. The publication also presents a series of practical recommendations designed to support a resilient, competitive and future-ready European industrial ecosystem.
As Europe continues to shape its industrial and energy policies, EUMICON remains committed to fostering dialogue between industry and policymakers and contributing practical solutions that support both economic growth and climate objectives.