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IPC COMMUNITY 54 FALL 2023 For far too long, electronics manufactur- ing has been overlooked in European policy circles, but exciting developments are taking place in Brussels. This year, IPC released a new, unprecedented SWOT analysis of the Euro- pean EMS and PCB industries produced in col- laboration with major stakeholders, including electronics manufacturers, OEMs, trade asso- ciations, and trade unions. The report came at the urging of the Euro- pean Commission's Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship (DG GROW) and SMEs. It reflects interest in the commission's part to address vulnerabil- Progress in Europe IPC is leading the effort to strengthen electronics manufacturing in Europe By Chris Mitchell, IPC Vice President, Global Government Relations, and Alison James, Senior Director, European Government Relations ADVOCACY