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Europe's industrial model is under pressure. High energy costs, geopolitical tensions and growing competition from China and the US are forcing policymakers and businesses to rethink economic security.


In this episode of Economic Security Watch, Danielle Myles speaks with Philippe Kehren, CEO of Belgian chemicals group Solvay, about what Europe must do to remain competitive. Kehren argues that energy security, industrial sovereignty and resilient supply chains are now inseparable.


He discusses the role of rare earths, the need for local production of strategic materials, Europe's energy transition, and why policymakers must work more closely with industry to secure the continent's industrial future.


Timestamps

00:00 - Welcome to Economic Security Watch

01:26 - Solvay's Global Operational Challenges

05:17 - Europe's Industrial Competitiveness

08:37 - Policy for re-industrialisation & energy

16:25 - Europe's decisive economic moment

18:33 - How to contact Economic Security Watch


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