Battery production in Europe needs a real boost

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:34:11 +0000

At the March Plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion on the European Commission's Battery Booster Strategy. While supporting the initiative's mission to strengthen the European battery value chain, the EESC calls for clearer prioritization, stronger implementation tools, a broader scope beyond electric vehicle batteries, and higher environmental and social standards.