The Spanish Chamber of Commerce joins the new High-Level Forum to redesign industrial policy

Spanish Chamber of Commerce joins the Industry Forum to define industrial policy.

 

A Standing Committee to Streamline Industrial Governance

 

La Cámara de Comercio de España has been integrated into the newly created High Level Forum of Spanish Industry, an initiative of Ministerio de Industria y Turismo to strengthen public-private dialogue. This space is designed for the evaluation, design, and monitoring of policies that will shape the country's industrial future.

 

As its main new feature, the Forum establishes a Industrial Dialogue Committee, a permanent executive body in which the Cámara de España will hold a member position. The objective of this committee, which will operate through thematic working groups, is “anticipating challenges, accelerating decision-making, and strengthening industrial governance”thus strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors on an ongoing basis.

 

Hereu: "Without industry there is no sovereignty"

 

During the opening session, Jordi Hereu, minister of Industria y Turismo, has highlighted the strategic relevance of the sector. “Without industry, there is no sovereignty”, he claimed HereuHe emphasized the need to design industrial policy in collaboration with businesses, SMEs, unions, and associations. This collaboration is crucial, according to the minister, in a context where industry “has regained a central role in Europa".

 

Investment and Financial Support for Industry

 

The minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening the industrial sector, detailing the significant capital mobilizations allocated to it. Nearly [number missing] have been mobilized. 5.000 million euros in aid direct messages from his ministry, in addition to others additional 1.100 billion channeled through SEPIDESFurthermore, new investments are planned related to industrial decarbonization, a key pillar in the current strategy.

 

Concept of Help	Mobilized Investment
Direct aid from the Ministry of Industry and Tourism	Nearly 5.000 million euros
Funds channeled through SEPIDES	1.100 millones de euros
New sectoral investments	Linked to industrial decarbonization

 

The Voice of the Business Sector in Industrial Policy

 

The participation of the Cámara de España This strategic forum will allow to directly convey the vision and needs of companiesSpecial attention will be paid to the companies that make up its Industry Commissionensuring that their perspectives are considered in the formulation of policies that directly affect their competitiveness and internationalization capacity.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Industry Forum

 

How does this Forum affect Spanish exporting companies?

The direct participation of the Cámara de España It ensures that the needs of internationally focused companies, especially industrial ones, are heard. This can translate into more effective support policies, simplified regulations, and a regulatory framework that fosters competitiveness in global markets.

 

What specific role will the Spanish Chamber play in this new body?

She will serve as a member of the Permanent Industrial Dialogue Committee, giving her an active and ongoing role in formulating proposals. Her function will be to channel the demands and strategic vision of the business community, especially its Industry Commission, to influence the design of an industrial policy aligned with market realities.

 

What are the main challenges that the High-Level Forum will address?

The Forum will focus on anticipating future industry challenges, such as decarbonization, industrial sovereignty in the European context, and adaptation to new global value chains. Its aim is to accelerate decision-making so that España can position itself advantageously on the international economic stage.