a globally competitive and world-leading industry, speeding up investment in research and innovation ( Industrial Strategy).

modern, resource-efficient and sustainable industries and transition to a circular economy ( Green Deal).

up-skilling and re-skilling European workers, particularly digital skills ( Skills Agenda and Digital Education Action plan).

adopting a human-centric approach for digital technologies including artificial intelligence ( Proposal for AI regulation).

This approach to industry contributes to 3 of the Commission’s priorities: 'An economy that works for people', 'European Green Deal' and 'Europe fit for the digital age'.Įlements related to the future of industry are already part of major Commission policy initiatives Revising existing value chains and energy consumption practices can also make industries more resilient against external shocks, such as Covid-19 crisis. It is good for our planet as it favours circular production models and support technologies that make the use of natural resources more efficient. It increases the competitiveness of industry and helps attract the best talents. It empowers workers, as well as addresses the evolving skills and training needs of employees. The Industry of the Future approach brings benefits for industry, for workers and for society.

Industries can play an active role in providing solutions to challenges for society including the preservation of resources, climate change and social stability. It complements the existing 'Industry 4.0' approach by specifically putting research and innovation at the service of the transition to a sustainable, human-centric and resilient European industry. It places the wellbeing of the worker at the centre of the production process and uses new technologies to provide prosperity beyond jobs and growth while respecting the production limits of the planet. This approach provides a vison of industry that aims beyond efficiency and productivity as the sole goals, and reinforces the role and the contribution of industry to society. In order to remain the engine of prosperity, industry must lead the digital and green transitions.

European industry is a key driver in the economic and societal transitions that we are currently undergoing.

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