In a meeting held this Tuesday (5) at the headquarters of European Parliamentin Brussels, Belgium, the vice-president of the European People’s Party (EPP), Dolors MontserratHe argued for “a change of course in the European Union’s industrial and climate policy,” focusing on competitiveness, innovation, and strengthening cooperation with Latin America. In his speech at the forum’s inauguration… “Circular Economy and Productive Transformation for Competitive and Sustainable Industrialization”Montserrat criticized the current level of regulation and bureaucracy within the bloc and advocated for closer ties with Latin America “to guarantee the future of strategic sectors such as agriculture and industry.” In her view, “Europe is not the owner of Latin America, nor is Latin America merely a supplier of products to Europe.” For her, both sides must face the global challenge of the energy transition with a response in which they share the rules and the benefits. “Europe, under the leadership of the EPP, has changed course, because without industry there is no possible climate transition,” stated Montserrat, adding that she will address climate change together with industry, without impositions. Representatives from governmental institutions worldwide, as well as companies, research centers, and international organizations, were present at the forum. Among them was the president of… DATAGRO, Plinio NastariHe had the opportunity to speak and present new policy possibilities for European industry. “It was a very productive meeting, where we were able to discuss the importance of European public policies related to this sector taking into account advanced sustainability criteria and considering new life cycle assessments in carbon emission calculations,” said Nastari.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.