‘A strong industry supports a social Europe – How can we sustain it?’ is the question Diego Andreis, President of Ceemet – European Tech & Industry Employers and a 3rd generation family entrepreneur, leading the multiple innovation award winning pump manufacturer Fluid-o-Tech, asks in an opinion piece that was published today on Euractiv.

How can we maintain a social Europe? By “increasing industrial competitiveness and exploiting the opportunities of digitisation” is the exciting response of Ceemet – European Tech & Industry Employers in its 10 Point Plan.
One might wonder, what does industry have to do with the welfare state? The answer is surprisingly short: a lot!