What risks arise from external dependencies
Recent years have made it clear how vulnerable globalized supply chains can be. When large parts of our value creation are outsourced,economic, political and social risksthat are difficult to control. European independence is therefore not a nostalgic idea – but an urgent necessity.
Supply bottlenecks, uncertainty, political dependence
From medicines to microchips to building materials – supply bottlenecks now affect entire industries.If central components can only be sourced from certain countries, companies and economies become dependent – not only economically but also politically.
Disruptions in distant regions have an immediate impact on prices, availability, and production processes in Europe. This underminesPlanning security, innovative strength and crisis resilience.
What Europe has lost – and must reclaim
For decades, a large part of industrial production was outsourced from Europe – often for cost reasons. This not only resulted in a loss of added value, but alsotechnical know-how, innovation capacity and economic self-determination.
If Europe wants to remain viable for the future, it must become more strategically independent – by rebuilding regional production chains,transparent, resilient and fairBuy from EU is a first step in this direction.