Keywords: Industrial policy


Samir refinery collapse leaves Morocco facing a new energy security equation

Ten years after the shutdown of Morocco’s only oil refinery, the future of the Samir complex remains unresolved. What was once regarded as a cornerstone of the country’s energy infrastructure has become the subject of repeated legal proceedings, unsuccessful takeover attempts and a broader......

UK-EU summit postponed again amid dispute over ‘made in Europe’ policy

A planned summit aimed at strengthening relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union has reportedly been postponed again, highlighting continuing disagreements over sensitive economic and industrial issues following Brexit. According to the Financial Times, citing people familiar with......

Morocco emerges as a rising global hub for electric vehicle manufacturing

Morocco has strengthened its position as one of the world's emerging destinations for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, according to the World Investment Report 2026 published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report highlights Morocco among a group of fast-growing......

Western economies may need $23.6 trillion to reduce dependence on China by 2050

The United States and Europe could require an estimated $23.6 trillion in additional investment by 2050 to reduce their economic and technological dependence on China, according to recent economic analysis highlighting the scale of the challenge facing Western economies. The projected investment would......

Jingye Steel seeks full compensation as UK moves toward British Steel nationalisation

China's Jingye Steel has intensified its dispute with the United Kingdom government, formally demanding what it describes as full and effective compensation following the state's takeover of British Steel. The latest statement marks the strongest public position yet from the Chinese steelmaker......

Energy costs threaten the competitiveness of Europe’s chemical industry

Europe’s chemical industry is facing mounting pressure as persistently high energy prices continue to erode its competitiveness in global markets. Industry leaders warn that without decisive action to improve the business environment, energy-intensive manufacturers could increasingly relocate production......

Germany seeks to prevent Volkswagen plant closures amid industrial pressure

The German government has said it is working to prevent the closure of domestic factories operated by Volkswagen, as Europe’s largest carmaker continues to face pressure from rising costs, global competition, and industrial restructuring challenges. A government spokesperson stated on Monday that......

Airbus secures record €3 billion EIB Loan to fund R&D and Green innovation

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of the European Union, has approved a record €3 billion financing package for aerospace manufacturer Airbus, marking the largest loan ever granted to a single corporate borrower by the institution. The financing is designed to support long-term......

EU deepens strategic ties with Brazil to secure critical mineral supply chains

The European Union is intensifying efforts to secure long-term access to critical minerals by strengthening its partnership with Brazil, a move aimed at reducing dependency on concentrated global supply chains dominated by a limited number of producers. Speaking during a visit to Brazil, EU Commissioner......