Trade and Competitiveness

This section brings together EU legislation aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of European industry in a rapidly changing global context. Key legislative initiatives, such as the Clean Industrial Deal, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the Critical Raw Materials Act, seek to align industrial policy with the EU’s climate and sustainability goals while preserving fair competition and supply chain resilience. These measures support European manufacturers in facing challenges like high energy costs, geopolitical uncertainty, and global market distortions. They promote clean technologies, secure access to essential materials, and ensure that climate ambition does not come at the expense of industrial strength or international competitiveness.