Pradales has called for a new political alliance so that Europe has' real autonomy in reindustrialisation '
The signing of the 'Bilbao Declaration' concludes the second edition of the Leaders Meeting – Fit For The Future Summit in Bilbao. Europa's capacity to 'generate sustainable prosperity, industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy' requires strengthening
Closing ceremony of the 'Leaders Meeting – Fit for the Future' summit in Bilbao.
Fourteen European industrial regions have today signed in Bilbao the 'Bilbao Declaration' , which closesthe summit 'Leaders Meeting-Fit for the Future'. 'Common commitments in the field of industrial competitiveness, innovation and strategic technologies', and stresses the need to 'strengthen the capacity of Europe to generate sustainable prosperity, industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy'.
The summit has been led by the Basque Government and the Flemish Government, with the participation of the Navarre Government, together with the representatives of Atalunia, Wallonie, Hauts-de-France, Grand Est, Upper Austria, Lombardy, Saxony, Baden-Württemberg, West Pomerania, Emilia-Romagna and Auvergne Rhone.
In his speech, the President, Imanol Pradales, stressed that "substate realities and territories must have their own voice and their ability to participate in decisions, investments and governance to revive Europe".
"We have decided to act together to address uncertainty with a concrete road map. We have taken a step towards strengthening European sovereignty by clusters in three strategic areas: clean technologies, artificial and quantum intelligence, and health and biotechnology," Pradales said.
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