Brussels, 10/02/2026 (Agence Europe) – “As Europe’s biggest industrial players gather first in Antwerp [Wednesday 11 February] and the informal European Council meets the day after in Alden Biesen castle, the dominant message is clear: roll back climate and environmental rules in the name of competitiveness. Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe strongly disagrees”, said the NGO in a letter to European leaders on Monday 9 February. “At a moment when Europe should be locking in the industries of the future, the deregulation agenda promoted around the Antwerp Industry Summit and the informal European Council risks repeating the mistakes of the past: delaying investment, deepening fossil fuel dependence, and leaving Europe behind in the global race for clean industrial leadership”. An industrial policy rooted in climate certainty, targeted investments and lead markets can still guarantee a competitive, resilient and sustainable European industry, says CAN Europe. Link to the letter: https://aeur.eu/f/knk (SP)