Labour-oriented approaches to the Twin Transformation in the European Union

Expert Workshop, 6 – 7 June 2024, Vienna

The renaissance of Industrial Policy (IP) is surprising, given its marginalisation during the economic policy discourse of the last 30 years. Welcoming this shift, it's crucial to examine the reasons, methods, and beneficiaries of IP from a progressive and labour-oriented standpoint. This workshop, organized by the Austrian Foundation for Development Research (ÖFSE) and the Chamber of Labour of Vienna, aims to address these questions.

Key topics include:

  • Motivations for IP, such as the climate crisis and digital transformation.
  • Objectives and beneficiaries of IP.
  • Decision-making processes and implementation challanges.
  • Critical unresolved issues in EU IP, including labour market impacts, the lack of legitimacy, governance deficits, the need for enhanced state capacities, and the macro-financial framework.

The workshop's goal is to stimulate debate among progressive scholars, trade unions, and civil society. Outcomes will feed into future publications and activities, aiming to provide inputs for the design of a comprehensive EU IP framework for the next five years, supporting trade unions and progressive civil society during the 2024-2029 legislative period.

 

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