Brussels, June 3, 2026 – Commenting on the release of the European Commission’s proposal for the Chips Act 2.0, VDMA CEO Thilo Brodtmann said:

(Washington DC, Brussels Belgium, Montreal Canada, Tokyo Japan — June 1, 2026)

The aluminium associations of the United States, Europe, Canada, and Japan welcome the release by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) of The OECD MAGIC database of industrial subsidies 2026.

More than 100 hundred cities from across the EU and beyond, including from Ukraine, will take their place with over 600 guests, including 23 mayors and deputy mayors, sustainability experts and business representatives, in Turin today to address their biggest climate challenges, with messages of support from the highest levels of European and national government underlining the political weight behind Europe’s urban climate agenda.

Brussels, 28 May 2026 – Commenting on the European Competitiveness Council, VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann says:

Almost one in three accountants across Europe (27%) say their role is helping their employer address environmental and climate issues, and the same number, 27%, say they are helping employers deal with social impact issues. This is set to increase significantly in the future – almost 49% identify it as a key factor when considering potential employer.