White Paper on Dual-Use Export Controls

The necessary harmonisation at European level of the control of UDB exports so as not to multiply initiatives should not, however, be at the expense of the Member States, implying: — The European Commission must not take the place of the Member States with regard to the issue of export licences.

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Please find here the contribution by the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK to the Have your say consultation on The White Paper on Export Controls, which is one of the Commissions new initiatives to strengthen economic security. Overall, EK considers it important to strengthen the EU's economic security, especially due to the remarkable changes in the geopolitical environment.

VDMA, which represents more than 3,600 German and European mechanical and plant engineering companies, is very critical towards the White Paper of the Commission on Dual Use: Below you will be able to find our non-exhaustive feedback: - VDMA reaffirms its fundamental critical stance towards the EU harmonization of export controls.

-See attachment- SPECTARIS e.V. supports the European Commission's proposals to improve and harmonize EU regulations for dual-use goods, as outlined in the White Paper on Export Controls. The strengthening of uniform controls and the introduction of new coordination mechanisms to ensure security and competitiveness in the EU are particularly welcomed.

VCI, the German Chemical Industry Association, has discussed the White Paper on Export Controls with its members, as the sector we are representing is a global actor with sites all over the world. In brief: VCI welcomes the analysis of the most recent developments and challenges in todays regulatory framework of the European Union.

Feedback on the White Paper on Export Controls: The European automotive supply industry, represented by CLEPA, recognizes the need for harmonization among Member States' export control regimes. The current fragmentation creates legal uncertainties and adds to the administrative burden for companies across EU member states.

DIGITALEUROPE welcomes the opportunity to express its views on the EUs future export control policies, and the European Commissions White Paper on Export Controls specifically. We appreciate the Commissions efforts to protect European know-how and businesses.

The European business environment needs to focus on safeguarding its critical know-how. Technology Industries of Finland (TIF) advocates for a market-driven approach to de-risk industrial value chains. Excessive governmental intervention should be minimized, focusing instead on fostering conditions conducive to technological leadership and long-term global competitiveness.

Assonime, the Association of Italian Joint-Stock Companies, welcomes the opportunity to feed into the debate regarding the necessary actions to improve the coordination of export controls on dual-use items in the European Union. The White Paper is an important document that highlights the critical issues of the current historical moment and proposes a series of solutions.

The European Economic Security Strategy underscored the need for coordinated EU action on export controls to protect national and EU security interests while preserving industry competitiveness. This was further stressed in the Commissions recent White Paper on export controls.

1. In order to avoid creating competitive disadvantages among the Member States, a standardized license-granting procedure across all EU countries needs to be established. 2. We also understand that the time taken for granting an export license should be minimized, ideally within a period of 1-2 months.

Effective and efficient export controls are vital for the European economy, ensuring security and economic stability. At the same time, the experience of recent years, in particular following Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, has shown that European export controls need to be adapted. The White Paper highlights the current problems with European export controls and offers an opportunity to solve them.

Hallo, it is true that national single approaches in the EU and different rules must be avoided. Many companies have centralised export control for all EU countries in one location within the Center of Excellence. National special rules are hindered. Russia’s embargo is patchy. On the one hand, only a complete embargo would hit Russia.

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We are at WAR! And perhaps many European leaders should understand what is the meaning and the significance of this fact. Dual-use technologies developed and built in the EU can be used by adversary nations against EU countries and allies. Let's take for example the case of electric propulsion for space transportation.