This episode features Paul Voss, Director General of European Aluminium, and a leading voice on how EU industrial policy is shaping - or stalling - Europe’s economic future.

From net exporter to net importer, aluminium tells a wider story: of energy costs, missed opportunities, and the policy contradictions weighing down EU industry.

Francesca and Paul dive into:
-How the EU lost ground on aluminium production - and why it matters
- Why the Survival of European Industry Hinges on Lower Energy Costs
-The political hesitations around reshoring, trade defence, and supply chain autonomy
-Whether Europe's leaders can move beyond symbolic announcements and embrace strategic decisions

Why listen?
Because aluminium is just one case study. The real subject is Europe's industrial future - and whether we can still fight for it before it’s too late.