Lithium-ion battery factory in Brussels, Belgium. Image courtesy of Kyle Field | CleanTechnica.
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Europe needs a more assertive ‘Made in EU’ strategy in the IAA.
The IAA can turn Europe’s sustainable, competitiveness and security goals into industrial reality. In an era of aggressive resource and technological competition globally, Europe must urgently adopt a more assertive, impactful Made in EU strategy to rebuild its industrial leadership and secure its long-term competitiveness, economic security and clean energy future.
Batteries and their supply chains are critical in this. Beyond transport decarbonisation, batteries are a foundational technology for Europe’s strategic sectors — including resilient energy systems with clean power supply and grid stability, critical infrastructure, defense capabilities and advanced medical technologies. While Europe’s battery sector faces severe market headwinds, immediate targeted support is critical to secure this strategic value chain before the window of opportunity closes.
