Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002444/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Maria Grapini (S&D)
The reindustrialisation of the EU is one of the objectives of the single market.
The previous Commission introduced a reindustrialisation programme with the aim of reducing dependence on third countries.
Despite this, European manufacturing is being eroded by imports of products from third countries that do not have the same production, quality, social and environmental standards as those imposed on European producers.
One example is the ceramic tiles industry in Romania, Italy, France, Poland and other European countries, which is being greatly affected by imports from India.
Prices of Indian ceramic tiles are half those of European prices, due to the use of cheaper gas from Russia and not having to pay a carbon tax on gas consumption or for Green Certificates (green taxation) for energy consumption.
What are the Commission’s concrete proposals for action to end unfair competition from imports of products not subject to environmental requirements and social standards?
The closure of European companies has led to the loss of jobs and sources of revenue for national budgets.
Submitted: 17.6.2025