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OAFP 8095 - The European Union Industrial Policy - dynamics of the creation of a new policy framework

OAFP 8095 · Semestre d'automne 2026-2027

Langue d'enseignement
English
Type d'enseignement
Cours séminaire
Nombre d'heures
24
Crédits
4

Informations

Descriptif

Through its industrial policy, the European Union (EU) has been striving to create conditions conducive to increasing industry growth and competitiveness since 1992 on the basis of a coordination legal base (article 173 TFEU). European industry remains a cornerstone of the economy, providing one job out of five, and is responsible for the bulk of EU exports and investment in research and innovation. During the first term of the von der Leyen Commission, the aim of EU policy focussed on enabling a successful transition towards a green, digital and resilient industry in Europe. In the current second term, the focus is clearly competitiveness and economic security. To achieve this goal, and to react successive crisis and geopolitical events, the EU is progressively shaping a new comprehensive policy framework built not only on soft law but also on a new acquis and aiming for dedicated budgetary power.

Pré-requis

No prerequisites.

Students will have to prepare in groups a written action plan based on preparation during the course. A final exam will assess comprehension of concepts discussed during the trimester.

For each session, the students should prepare the topic on the basis of the bibliography. Reading of policy developments in the press is recommended.

Format pédagogique

The first five sessions will be animated by the professor with ex cathedra presentations on the building of the EU Industrial Policy; Q&A sessions and a final debate.

Sessions 6-7 will be used to form groups of stakeholders (role play).

In Sessions 8-10, groups will work on their action plan with the support of AI and the professor.

Session 11 written exam.

Session 12 wrap up and feedback.

Mode de validation

Students will be assessed on the basis of group work (creation of an industrial strategy for a specific sector based on role play 40%), written exam (50%), and participation in class (10%).

Charge de travail

No prerequisites.

Students will have to prepare in groups a written action plan based on preparation during the course. A final exam will assess comprehension of concepts discussed during the trimester.

For each session, the students should prepare the topic on the basis of the bibliography. Reading of policy developments in the press is recommended.

Lectures

Lectures principales 5

  1. European Commission, “Proposal for a Regulation on establishing a framework of measures for accelerating industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors (Industrial Accelerator Act)” (04/03/2026) https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/publications/industrial-accelerator-act_en.

  2. European Commission, Communication “The Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation” (26/02/2025) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52025DC0085

  3. European Commission. Communication “A Competitiveness Compass for the EU” (29/01/2025). https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52025DC0030.

  4. Mario Draghi. “The Future of European Competitiveness,” September 2024. https://commission.europa.eu/topics/eu-competitiveness/draghi-report_en.

  5. Ursula von der Leyen, “Europe’s choice: Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024−2029” (18/07/2024) https://commission.europa.eu/document/download/e6cd4328-673c-4e7a-8683-f63ffb2cf648_en?filename=Political%20Guidelines%2020

Lectures secondaires 5

  1. Enrico Letta, “Much more than a market”, April 2024 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/ny3j24sm/much-more-than-a-market-report-by-enrico-letta.pdf

  2. European Commission, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security Policy, Joint Communication “European Economic Security Strategy”, JOIN(2023)20 final https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:52023JC0020

  3. Evenett et al., The Return of Industrial Policy in Data, IMF, 2024 https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WP/Issues/2023/12/23/The-Return-of-Industrial-Policy-in-Data-542828

  4. Fernandes, Ana Margarida, and Tristan Reed, “Industrial Policy for Development: Approaches in the 21st Century.” Policy Research Reports, World Bank, 2026 https://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-2276-6.

  5. The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal, 2024 https://antwerp-declaration.eu/

Unités pédagogiques

N° d'UPType d'UP Unités pédagogiquesEnseignants Nombre d'heuresCrédits
19530Cours séminaire The European Union Industrial Policy - dynamics of the creation of a new policy framework Giulia DEL BRENNA244

Enseignants

  • Giulia DEL BRENNA