Regions at the heart of Europe’s industrial future
At the European Week of Regions and Cities, leaders from Valencia, Mazovia, Centre-Val de Loire, Wales and ECRN called for EU industrial policy that is built with the regions, not around them
European Chemical Regions Network
ECRN
Your regional partner in support of the European chemical industry
- Promote the regional aspects of chemical industry
- Maintain competitiveness through European cooperation
- Articulate common interests to EU institutions
- Improve regional development strategies in chemical regions
- Develop a Euro-wide partnership of regional stakeholders
- Foster regional cooperation in the chemical sector
Who we are
A united voice for Europe's chemical regions
ECRN brings together regional governments, industry associations and stakeholders from across Europe to articulate common interests and shape policy that supports a competitive, sustainable and innovative chemical sector.
We promote the regional aspects of the chemical industry and foster European cooperation among the actors who make it happen.
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ECRN Highlights
Shaping the chemistry of the future
Building consensus for the chemistry Europe will need. By Dolors Núñez
Circular Jobs and Skills for the Future of Agriculture: ACE-EX Final Event Highlights the Role of Skills in Europe’s Green Transition
ACE-EX concludes with a high-level discussion on the skills, innovation and policies needed to build a competitive and circular European agri-food sector.
ECRN at Expoquimia 2026: From Brussels to the Regions
ECRN brought together policymakers, regional leaders and industry representatives at Expoquimia 2026 to explore how Europe can turn industrial ambitions into concrete action
ECRN welcomes new members: Province of Zeeland and MAVESZ
The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) is pleased to announce the accession of two new members: the Province of Zeeland (Netherlands) and MAVESZ, the Hungarian Chemical Industry Association. Their membership marks a
ECRN General Assembly 2026: Catalonia Assumes the Presidency
Rotterdam, 4 February 2026 – The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) held its 2026 General Assembly in Rotterdam at Hotel New York, kindly hosted by the Region of Zuid-Holland. The Assembly gathered
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