France pitches plan to halt decline of EU chemical industry

The law should list certain chemicals as critical to Europe’s strategic autonomy, copying similar policies for minerals and medicines.

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Unveiling the power of Hydrogen in Europe: It’s time to execute

The EU has already made strides with hydrogen energy – but there’s so much more that can be done in order to secure a more sustainable and secure future.

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France blocks American takeover of nuclear suppliers

The economy ministry cited strategic concerns in vetoing the takeover of France-based Segault by American industrial machinery giant Flowserve.

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Action on critical minerals is needed now

As tensions with China grow, Western countries need to do more to finance and build alternative supply chains for critical minerals.

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France finally warms up to the Dutch in economic security push

Macron’s trip to Netherlands shows common ground on industrial policy and national security after years of frugal frictions

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France and Germany push for fast-track subsidies after US row

PARIS — French and German economy ministers are urging European Union regulators to let them fast-track subsidies for “key industrial sectors” as they push for more support to companies…

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