30/06/2017 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 30 June, the organisation that represents European businesses, BusinessEurope, published its proposals for a renewed European industrial strategy. The document highlights the fact that contrary to what the European Commission may state (see EUROPE 11735), there is no mainstreaming of industrial competitiveness in EU policies. The organisation therefore makes a raft of sectoral proposals for the short and medium terms. Markus J. Beyrer, The Director General BusinessEurope, argues that “ambitious strategic” targets need to be laid down for the European industrial sector up to 2030. Readers may recall that the member states have asked the Commission to present a holistic strategy to support industry for spring of next year (see EUROPE 11798). To see BusinessEurope's recommendations, visit: http://bit.ly/2sYREhT. (PH)