France pitches plan to halt decline of EU chemical industry – POLITICO

France pitches plan to halt decline of EU chemical industry – POLITICO

The idea is to protect the sector to ensure Europe remains self-sufficient in chemicals used in everything from fertilizer production to plastics manufacturing. France, a top global chemical producer, warns the sector is facing a “major crisis,” citing a 12 percent drop in production between 2019 and 2023, which it blames on rising energy costs … Read more