Statement on Clean Industrial Deal and Omnibus Package

The following statement can be attributed to Alison James, Senior Director, IPC European Government Relations:

The high regulatory and administrative burden in Europe has led to a decline in European competitiveness for the electronics industry in recent years. IPC has long advocated for a 25% reduction in regulations and smarter policies that drive both sustainability and industrial growth. The European Commission’s new omnibus regulations and Clean Industrial Plan are steps in the right direction, but more must be done. While the regulations provide needed compliance delays, due diligence requirements remain overly complex and misaligned with policy goals. IPC supports the Clean Industrial Plan’s investment ambitions in clean manufacturing but urges a stronger focus on competitiveness and resilience. From the ‘made in Europe’ criteria in public and private procurements, to the mobilization of €50 billion under InvestEU, this moment presents an opportunity to rectify the strategic disadvantages that the European electronics manufacturing industry is facing. As the proposals advance, IPC will continue pushing for policies that balance sustainability with a thriving European electronics industry.

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“Today’s announcements aim to rectify the strategic disadvantages that have made it difficult for European industry to grow and compete. The electronics sector will require their roll-out with urgency. We want these initiatives to live up to their promise and are here to help," said Alison James, Senior Director, IPC European Government Relations.