Hosted by the European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) under the umbrella of the ChemSkills project, the workshop promised to look beyond policy rhetoric, and into the skills, partnerships, and strategies that will shape Europe’s chemical future. Welcome and
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EU Industry Days are the European Union’s flagship annual event dedicated to industrial policy. They bring together key stakeholders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss strategic priorities, share knowledge, and strengthen the European industrial base. ECRN Executive Director, Folco
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ECRN is proud to announce that it will assume the honorary patronage of the upcoming Polish Chemical Industry Congress, scheduled to take place in Cracow on 29-30 May 2025. The 12th edition of the Polish Chemistry Congress will be held on 29
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On Thursday, 27 February, ECRN convened its 2025 General Assembly in Antwerp at BASF’s premises. The meeting served as an occasion to review the achievements of 2024 and to establish the network’s strategic direction for 2025 and beyond.
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Brussels, 20.12.24 – ECRN marked its 20th anniversary with a high-level debate at the European Parliament, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and regional stakeholders to discuss the urgent challenges facing the European chemical industry and to outline pathways
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On June 27th, the twelve Dutch provinces addressed the urgent issue of PFAS contamination during an official EU Green Week event. The event, “Resilient Regions: Healthy Water and Soil for our Citizens – How to Move Towards a
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The European Chemical Regions Network, in collaboration with the ChemSkills project has hosted the online event “PFAS Revision: Challenges and Opportunities” on June 12, 2024, from 10:00 to 12:30 CET. This timely event addressed the pressing PFAS issue,
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On May 15th, our network was showcased at the stunning venue on the 39th floor of Regione Lombardia, where various regional and national stakeholders gathered to discuss the future of the chemical industry in Lombardy and across Europe.
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The S3 Community of Practice (S3 CoP), together with DG REGIO, organized a series of webinars for S3 stakeholders from regions across the EU Member States. These webinars aims to brought together experts, policymakers, and key industry representatives
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Monika Banka, on behalf of ECRN, participated as speaker to the PactForSkills Forum. Esteemed guests attended the event, among them also the Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton. The inaugural Biennial Skills Forum provided a platform for
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