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European Engineering Dialogue

Bright ideas for a transforming industry

A unique event from 22./ 23. June 2022, which will both raise the current political and strategic challenges for companies and provide a new platform for exchange among each other.

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Ukraine War

VDMA Infoportal Ukraine War

The machinery and plant engineering sector condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The VDMA will support its member companies in word and deed in order to master the many challenges that are now arising.

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Hannover Fair 2022

Transforming Industry Together

Resource protection and climate neutrality need state-of-the-art technologies. The mechanical and plant engineering sector is developing the solutions for a climate-neutral future and will be showcasing its vast know-how at the Hannover Messe from 30 May - 2 June 2022.

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Corona virus

Corona-Virus: Current VDMA Information

The VDMA closely monitors the developments concerning the corona virus and provides VDMA members with specific information on legal and insurance-related issues.

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Ukraine war slows down machinery exports
The war in Ukraine has put a noticeable damper on the export-oriented machinery and plant engineering sector. In the first quarter of 2022, exports increased by just 0.4 percent year-on-year, while March saw a 6.2 percent drop in exports.
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VDMA on RePowerEU

Focus on energy efficiency

Brief survey of universities

Tackling climate change needs more engineering students

Supply chains and conformity assessments

EU and US need to dismantle trade barriers

VDMA China Office

Lockdowns in China leave deep traces

Conference on the Future of Europe

Unity does not mean unanimity

Federal Politics

Planned Corona tax aids fall short in key respects

EU sanctions against Russia

Oil embargo is the right step, but must come sooner

Order intake in mechanical engineering March 2022

Ukraine war pushes orders downwards

Study "Future Skills in Mechanical and Plant Engineering".

"New skills needed for digital transformation"

Visit of the Indian Prime Minister

Expanding trade relations with India

Planned phase-out of internal combustion engines from 2035

Internal combustion engines are ecologically and economically advantageous

Politics

Japan visit by Olaf Scholz is proof of a changed world situation

EU-India Trade and Technology Council

Trade with India can finally move forward

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The INDUSTRY PODCAST of the VDMA

The INDUSTRY PODCAST of the VDMA

The INDUSTRY PODCAST of the VDMA
The audio blog for trend topics from mechanical and plant engineering
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Mon. 30.05.22 Thu. 02.06.22

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  • Energy Efficiency
Hanover Fair 2022

The mechanical and plant engineering sector is developing the solutions for a climate-neutral future and is showcasing its vast know-how at the Hannover Messe: from software to components to the entire plant system.

The mechanical and plant engineering sector is developing the solutions for a climate-neutral future and is showcasing its vast know-how at the Hannover Messe: from software to components to the entire plant system.

Wed. 22.06.22 Thu. 23.06.22

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  • EU-Contacts
  • European Office
European Engineering Dialogue

Bright ideas for a transforming industry - towards a green and more resilient economy

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