In order to face these challenges the sector has already invested in sustainable production strategies with a high degree of recycling and energy saving taking place and the sector have also managed high increases in productivity.
The recent developments and investments in the sector, gives the industry the possibility of transforming itself from a basic industrial sector to a sophisticated high-tech sector, producing new technological materials of high added value.

Specific areas such as energy policy, sector screening, impact assessment, observation of bilateral consultations (EU, China and Russia), impact of environmental regulations, partner structures in the new and future Member States, quantitative and qualitative aspect of employment will be monitored.

Furthermore the EMF is endeavouring to setup social dialogue with the relevant social partners in the industry in order to facilitate the transformation of the sector and ensure that it remains a viable European industry sector.

For more information, please contact Rene Johansen, Policy Adviser.