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It’s now or never for Europe. We are at a point where Europe must reinvent its identity in a new world in which we are on our own. We need to decide whether to take responsibility for our future or let others decide for us. It is absolutely crucial whether Germany uses its significant fiscal space to rearm and improve infrastructure. If this happens, I am quite optimistic about the return opportunities for Europe in the coming years.

Recent geopolitical events and policy uncertainty have thrown into question the continued relevance of decarbonisation across the economy.

While climate change and biodiversity loss are urgent global challenges, the transition to a low-carbon economy involves more than just overhauling our energy systems. In today’s take-make-waste economy, most companies struggle to grow without expanding their environmental and material footprints. As the automotive industry accelerates towards sustainability, leading manufacturers have to go beyond the strategic shift to EVs and have to stand out as pioneers in circular manufacturing. But the question remains: Can they close the loop quickly enough?