As this volume shows, Europe faces a crossroads. One path is a narrow, defensive industrial policy centred on competitiveness and security, with the risk of entrenching incumbents and exacerbating inequalities. The other is a progressive industrial policy, mission-oriented and inclusive, designed to accelerate the green and digital transitions while spreading their benefits fairly.

- Mariana Mazzucato, Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP), University College London

Industrial policy is back on the EU agenda, but with much confusion on goals and tools. This book offers a clear map of how industrial policy could reshape production systems in Europe making them greener, more advanced and employment-friendly.

- Mario Pianta, Scuola Normale Superiore, Florence

Far-reaching and rapid technological, demographic and geopolitical changes, against the background of the need to decarbonise our economies, require a paradigm shift in Europe. No longer can it rely solely on fragmented and market-driven solutions. This book contributes important building blocks towards constructing a genuine European industrial policy capable of enabling Europe to face these challenges.

- Andrew Watt, European Trade Union Institute, Brussels

This is a timely and thought-provoking book that helps us not only to think about what should be the focus and ambition of future-looking industrial policy, but also how we can deliver such an ambitious agenda. An inspiration but also a practical guidebook for the ones who think we need to think and act big to create a better future.

- Erkki Karo, Talinn University of Technology

To date, the EU's industrial policy strategy has been largely ineffective in increasing environmental, social and economic resilience. This book convincingly explains why this is the case and what needs to change.

- Hans-Jürgen Bieling, University of Tübingen