Industry forms the backbone of the European Union, propelling economic growth and technological advancement. Diving into European industrial terminology like “Circular Economy” and “Industrial Strategy” unveils the EU’s commitment to sustainable and innovative industries. As the EU fosters resilient supply chains and addresses industrial transformation, understanding industry terms becomes crucial for discussions on initiatives like the European Green Deal. In an evolving economic landscape, accurate use of terminology aids in comprehending the EU’s actions to promote competitive, eco-friendly industries.
In the official EuroVoc classification, EU legislation in the field of INDUSTRY is divided into 9 main domains with 26 sub-domains:
industrial structures and policy
- industrial policy
- industrial production
- technical profession
- industrial structures
chemistry
- chemical industry
- special chemicals
- chemical element
- chemical compound
iron, steel and other metal industries
- iron and steel industry
- metals
- metallurgical industry
mechanical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- machinery
- mechanical equipment
- precision engineering
- pressure equipment
- thermal equipment
electronics and electrical engineering
- electronics industry
- electrical engineering
building and public works
- building industry
- building services
- public works
wood industry
- wood industry
leather and textile industries
- leather industry search
- textile industry
miscellaneous industries
- miscellaneous industries