Industrial competitiveness policy for the European chemical industry: a model

The Committee approves the Commission's communication. The Committee shares the philosophy which underlies the document, namely that it is up to the industry to define a strategy for the future, and for the Commission to establish a legal and regulatory framework which facilitates the industry's efforts to achieve competitiveness. The Committee considers that the various areas of action (to improve the regulatory framework, to ensure effective competition, to strengthen intangible investment, to develop industrial cooperation) form a harmonious whole which should be developed in coordination. The Commission will have to adopt the measures needed to ensure that this communication is followed up effectively through the direct participation of the industry and other socio-economic players.�