Trilateral Chemical Region
Study
“3C-VaCS – Trilateral Chemical Region - Value Chain Structures”
Flanders • The Netherlands • North Rhine-Westphalia
Towards a sustainable and competitive chemical industry in Europe: Results from Trilateral Study show that the Chemical Industry needs Urgent Policy Action
The Trilateral Chemical Region (TCR) published the results of the “3C VaCS – Trilateral Chemical Region – Value Chain Structures” on 13 May 2026 during a web meeting attended by industry representatives, governments, the European Commission and members of the Critical Chemicals Alliance.
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Our Vision
Vision 2030
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Our Initiative
Trilog Chair 2025 - Flanders
The initiative is coordinated by a Trilog chair region with a rotating one year term. The chair is currently held by The Netherlands.
"Europe’s industrial future will be defined by how well we collaborate across borders, connect innovation ecosystems, and accelerate the transition toward sustainable and competitive production. The Trilateral Chemical Region demonstrates that when industry, knowledge institutions and governments move together with a shared ambition, we can strengthen both our competitiveness and our responsibility to future generations."
Mark Schmets
chair of the Steering Committee
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, The Netherlands
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Our Region
Heart of EU chemical Industry
