Birgit WEIDEL, Acting Head of Unit, Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Systems Unit, DG GROW, European Commission

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1 Birgit WEIDEL, Acting Head of Unit, Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Systems Unit, DG GROW, European Commission Photos: credit François de Ribaucourt 1

2 PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE EUROPEAN FORUM FOR MANUFACTURING POLICY DINNER DEBATE ON AGRICULTURAL & CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY IN THE SINGLE MARKET : TODAY AND TOMORROW WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBBER 2017 Members Salon European Parliament - Brussels On Wednesday 21 October 2017, the European Forum for Manufacturing Policy Dinner Debate: Agricultural & Construction Machinery in the Single Market; Today & Tomorrow was held in the European Parliament, chaired by Jo LEINEN MEP (S&D), Member of the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee. The objective of the Forum was to discuss the need to harmonise the requirements for mobile machinery occasionally travelling on public roads to one single approval system in all Member States. In Agriculture and Construction sectors, Non-Road Mobile Machines sometimes need to drive on public roads. To do so, they need to be authorized in each and every Member State and found to be compliant with the applicable national legislation (i.e. weight, width, lighting & signalling, braking systems etc.) Across the EU, manufacturers are faced with a great variety of different national laws and requirements to ensure that their machines can travel on public roads. The European Commission has committed itself to develop the necessary framework. The Forum focussed on two areas: Ø Completing the Single Market for Off-Road Machines: The Upcoming Commission Proposal Ø EU Policies for the Industrial reality of tomorrow: How to realise the full potential of the Digital Single Market? The Roundtable brought together MEPs, senior Commission staff, and senior representatives from manufacturing companies across Europe. The Commission was represented by their Acting Head of Unit, Birgit WEIDEL, Advanced engineering and manufacturing systems, DG GROW. Rapporteur Anthea McIntyre MEP (ECR, UK Technological solutions to sustainable agriculture in the EU) led the MEP interventions, along with Shadow Rapporteur Jan HUITEMA MEP (ALDE, Netherlands), Deidre CLUNE MEP (EPP, Ireland), Nicola CAPUTO MEP (S&D, Italy) and Paul RÜBIG (EPP, Austria). Leading contributions to the debate included CEMA and CECE Presidents and Vice- 2

3 Presidents, LIEBHERR-EMTEC and CNH Industrial. Margus MÄGI, Coordinator for the Government Office of Estonia made an intervention on Estonia s main priorities on Digital Policy. The highlights from the presentations are included below. Ø WELCOME&INTRODUCTION Jo LEINEN, Member of the European Parliament, Member of the Environment, Public Health & Food Safety Committee COMMISSION PROPOSAL 3

4 Birgit WEIDEL, Acting Head of Unit, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Systems, DG GROW, European Commission The fourth priority of the Juncker Commission is to ensure a deeper and fairer internal market. The machinery sector is an important part of the engineering industry and one of the industrial mainstays of the EU economy. The machinery sector has many of its aspects harmonised at the EU level. A number of EU harmonised pieces of legislation already addressed for years machinery safety, electromagnetic compatibility, noise emissions, exhaust emissions, etc. However, the requirements for the road circulation of mobile machinery are not prescribed by the Machinery Directive and they are not covered either by the vehicles type-approval legislation. Therefore, manufacturers need to comply with the technical regulations set up by each Member State separately and they need to follow their conformity assessment procedures individually. 'Road safety hence remains one aspect for which no harmonisation exists at EU level. Industry has indicated for years that this causes additional costs when designing, manufacturing and testing these machines for conformity with national legislation for road circulation. When the new Tractors type-approval Regulation was adopted the European Commission committed to perform a study to assess the possibility of harmonising the technical requirements and conformity assessment procedures for the road circulation of self-propelled machinery. In consequence the Commission has carried out such study 1 to identify the size of the problems. The lack of harmonised road circulation requirements (e.g. lights, brakes, steering, dimensions, weight, etc) for mobile machinery in the EU is a source of additional costs related to compliance and road approval procedures for manufacturers and other economic operators in the value chain. Such obstacles also have the potential to stifle innovation and market development, particularly for small companies, including in Member States without major relevant industry in the sector. The cost associated with these discrepancies appears to primarily impact manufacturers, especially small companies, but they may also be a bearing on the proper functioning of the several different sectors for which these machineries are produced. In addition, such lack of harmonisation delays the introduction of new products within the European Union and poses road safety concerns. Additionally, safety is a matter of concern. The requirements in national legislation differ significantly and currently do not ensure a high level of safety mobile machinery throughout Europe. The parties concerned by this initiative are mainly the manufacturers of mobile machinery (selfpropelled mobile and towed machinery), national authorities dealing with the implementation of the legislative act and authorised independent bodies (e.g. notified bodies). Such parties have repeatedly expressed to the Commission their support for an initiative improving the functioning of the internal market with respect to the road circulation of mobile machinery. Therefore, the Commission services are working on an initiative for European 4

5 harmonised approach for technical requirements and approval of mobile machinery circulating on public roads. Such initiative will have the potential to address the safety concerns on public roads and to remove the additional costs beard by the industry for compliance and approval of mobile machinery in the EU. 1 Impact Assessment Study on the EU harmonisation of the requirements for the road circulation of mobile machinery European Forum for Manufacturing Wednesday 21 October 2017 European Parliament - BrusselsŸ2 CECE AND CEMA S POSITION PAPERS DATED MAY 2017 The Issue Due to a void in the internal market each Member State in Europe is entitled to define their own rules to ensure an appropriate level of safety for mobile machines circulating on public roads. Member Stated have each specified and implemented these requirements at National level to address general safety concerns. The variety of those National requirements represents a disproportionate and unjustified economic and administrative burden for the mobile machinery industry. Therefore, the European associations CECE (construction equipment), CEMA (agricultural machinery), EGMF (garden equipment), EUnited Municipal Equipment and FEM (material handling equipment) warmly welcome the European Commission s initiative to address the problem concerning the lack of harmonisation of on road circulation requirements for mobile machinery. This future EU legislation should harmonise the road circulation requirements for mobile machinery, mitigating one of the last remaining gaps in the internal market and to review any legislative inconsistencies applying to industrial products to which the European Commission has committed itself. The industry associations would like to take this opportunity to outline their preferences with respect to important elements of the new legislation. Scope: The legislation should be dedicated to mobile machinery We believe that the scope of the new legislation should cover mobile machinery that is outside the scope of vehicle legislation; i.e. Directive 2007/46/EC, Regulation (EU) 167/2013 and Regulation (EU) 168/2013. Mobile Machinery may be either self-propelled or towed and is designed to carry out work specific to certain sectors such as agriculture, forestry, construction, industrial, grounds keeping, maintenance, gardening, municipal or road operation services, either by itself or with additional implements. Mobile Machinery is not primarily intended to transport goods or passengers. Examples of mobile machinery are wheeled excavators, road sweepers, ride-on lawnmowers, combine harvesters, and self-propelled sprayers. In annex II to this documents a number of pictures of examples of mobile machines can be found. To ensure that all machinery which is used occasionally circulating on public roads is covered by harmonised legislation, CECE, CEMA, EGMF, EUnited Municipal Equipment and FEM wish to clarify that the following definition of mobile machinery should always apply: 5

6 mobile machinery means any self-propelled or towed machinery which is designed and constructed specifically to perform work, with or without an additional implement, which, because of its construction characteristics, is not primarily intended for carrying passengers and/or transporting goods on the road, unless it is required to store temporarily any material produced or necessary during its operation and/or to occasionally carry passengers in the context of the work. Machinery mounted on a motor vehicle chassis shall not be considered as mobile machinery. Goal: One single approval allowing authorisation for road circulation of a mobile machine in all Member States without further technical requirements The industry requests a legislative act, enabling a mobile machine manufacturer to receive an EU wide accepted 3 rd party approval, permitting public road circulation of the mobile machines in any EU Member State without the need for additional tests and/or documentation. It is important to note that all technical requirements in this legislation should only be related to public road circulation. The manufacturer may choose whether to apply for approval under this new regulation or whether to comply to ensure that these machines, utilising an approval, are compliant. Approval procedure: Different ways of verification for different aspects The legislation should take into consideration the various options available for conformity assessment including a possibility to utilise a combination of existing relevant legislation, the use of harmonised standards or specific adopted EU or UNECE legislative acts. In order to minimise burden where possible while involving 3 rd parties where necessary, four distinct columns with safety aspects relevant for mobile machinery have been defined (see annex I), each one with a discreet procedure to verify the compliance of mobile machinery with the technical requirements. These columns are: 1. Requirements under full 3 rd party testing, and reporting: For requirements which have a big impact on the machine s level of on-road safety, such as steering and braking, it is considered appropriate to have the necessary compliance tests carried out by a 3 rd party. A test report issued by the 3 rd party should demonstrate conformity of the concerning aspect with the technical requirements. 2. UNECE and EU approved component and/or system information: Components/systems which are UNECE or EU type approved, should not require any additional conformity assessment at that level. Certification of these components/systems (e.g. lights) should provide sufficient evidence of conformity. 3. Verification of documents: Conformity assessment of many road circulation requirements are already or can relatively easily be implemented in the manufacturer s internal assessment procedures (e.g. lighting installation). An administrative check of the presence of the documentation by a 3 rd party is considered sufficient to ensure that the assessments have been done correctly. The manufacturer always has the option to involve a 3 rd party for the assessment. 4. Other applicable legislation: It includes the elements that are already regulated by other legislation and which does not impact the road circulation safety aspects of machines including legislation such as the machinery directive and engine exhaust emissions regulation for non- 6

7 road mobile machinery. These elements do not need to be considered in the legislative proposal on road circulation. Some items may be relevant in terms of general health and safety as well as road circulation and could therefore be mentioned in two columns, e.g. fuel tanks. When already covered by another legislative act, the aspects shouldn t be in the scope of the legislative act concerning road circulation. 5. A road circulation technical documentation containing all relevant aspects as defined in the annex is to be prepared by the manufacturer and submitted to a 3 rd party for review of: 1. Test reports 2. Technical documentation provided 3. The list of approval numbers of EU and UNECE approved components or systems Upon confirmation of correctness and completeness of the road circulation technical documentation the 3 rd party issues a certificate to the mobile machine manufacturer. This allows authorisation for road circulation of any mobile machine covered by the approval in any EU Member State without additional technical requirements, tests or documentation. 7

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17 2. EU POLICIES FOR THE INDUSTRIAL REALITY OF TOMORROW: HOW TO REALISE THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE DIGITAL SINGLE MARKET? Jan HUITEMA Member of the European Parliament Shadow Rapporteur Technological Solutions to sustainable agriculture in the EU Current and future challenges like climate change and population growth ask for an innovative approach concerning our food production. It is a fact that, in theory, the availability of agricultural land cannot comply to produce the increasing demand for food of a growing world population. This means that we have to produce more with less and at the same time decrease the pressure on our environment as much as possible. Therefore, it is important to embrace and stimulate the innovative strength of our agricultural sector. Fortunately, our farmers have already started to implement several techniques like precision and digital farming. It has been proven that the implementation of these innovative techniques have resulted in higher yields while decreasing the impact on our environment (e.g. reducing the use of fertiliser, pesticides, water, antibiotics). However, the foresighted mentality of our farming sector is not always rewarded because of old fashioned regulations which can hamper innovation. It is the task of policy makers to critically analyse the impact of legislation on innovation and make current and future legislation technologically neutral. This can be achieved by focussing more on goal-orientated legislation instead of setting exact rules for how this goal needs to achieved. In this way we create more room for the development of current and future innovations. 17

18 Margus MÄGI Digital Policy Coordinator, Government Office of Estonia EU Presidency The Digital Presidency: digital solutions influence every aspect of our society. From soil management to space exploration, the future of the world is digital! For the last 20 years, Estonia has witnessed the transformative effect of digitalisation on society. Many are calling the Estonian Presidency 'the digital Presidency' because of our ambition to realise the benefits of a digital society for every European. We are committed to doing our utmost to meet these expectations and to live up to the mantle of the digital Presidency. Therefore we have organised our digital Presidency around three pillars: digital policy, digital events and digital legacy. Digital policy The Estonian Presidency of the Council of the European Union considers the aspects of building a digital society in every Council configuration, because building Europe's digital future requires action across policy areas. From the way we work to our education, health and justice systems, building a digital society affects every facet of our lives. Europe must keep pace with technological progress and fully exploit its potential. Doing so will contribute to improving the everyday lives of citizens, businesses and member states. A strong single market supporting growth and jobs must be connected and keep pace with both new technological developments and the increasing digitalisation of society. Information and communications technology is no longer a specific sector; it is the backbone of all modern innovative economic systems. The aim of the Estonian Presidency is rapidly advancing the negotiations related to delivering on the numerous legislative and other proposals under the single market strategy and the Digital Single Market Strategy. The digital single market is inconceivable without the free movement of data (PDF, 56 KB) within the EU. While the Estonian Presidency pursues a limited number of specific objectives under this explicit heading, the free movement of data is also a broader goal that is reflected in all of the chapters of our digital programme. 18

19 The Estonian Presidency also works with the EU's partners to help them reap the dividends of digital solutions both through EU Development Policy tools and bilateral agreements, focusing on Eastern Partnership countries, but working also with the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States and Latin American countries. The cross-sectoral digital agenda of the Estonian Presidency has five inter-linked themes that are common to the dossiers we are dealing with: Free Movement of Data; Smart Economy; ecommerce; e-government; Trust and Security. The priorities and ambition of each theme will be highlighted and linked to a specific file for your convenience. Digital events Estonia's role as the Presidency of the Council of the European Union is to find common ground on politically charged topics and to be a moderator and negotiator for all member states. Together we can create a more united and stronger Europe by building consensus and finding solutions. Likewise, every Council configuration and more than 50 events consider the aspects of building a digital society because across the board, Europe should be more digital. As stated in the Rome Declaration, it is essential for Europe to embrace technological change to ensure a prosperous and sustainable Europe. The Tallinn Digital Summit on 29 September 2017 was an exciting event in terms of discussions on the digital issues that are affecting our jobs, industries, education, and security. At the conclusion of each paragraph there is a list of policy-related events see the latest event updates on the Estonian Presidency webpage. Digital legacy In cooperation with the Council of the EU and our trio Presidency partners, Bulgaria and Austria, the Digital Presidency initiative has been launched with two primary goals. First, reducing the amount of paper documents in Presidency activities, and secondly, encouraging the use of electronic identity in the work processes of both the Council Secretariat and the Presidency. The full benefits of this initiative will be felt by future presidencies. To pave the way, we developed an IT solution called the Presidency Gateway, which is designed to aid the work of the delegates and includes several digital tools under one roof. The platform hosts organisational information regarding events taking place in Estonia (including agendas and venues), as well as a document repository for housing the most up-to-date versions of related documents, thereby mitigating the need for sending documents via and creating a foundation for paper- free presidencies, something which will save time, money and valuable resources. A number of different digital solutions used by the Estonian Presidency offered tools for carrying out interactive tasks such as polls and group work during the events themselves. For example, the official Presidency Gateway tool and the stand-alone Worksup solution. The Presidency is a unique opportunity to envisage Europe's digital future in new and inspiring ways. Alongside the programme of discussions, practical applications of several future technologies were on show, including self-driving cars and a 360-degree virtual videodome. A digital concept art exhibition also reveals a glimpse further into the future, imagining what Europe will be like 100 years after the Treaty of Rome. 19

20 Ø CECE & CEMA PRESS RELEASE DATED JUNE 2017 Mobil machines: how to achieve a single European system of rules for travelling on public roads The European Commission has a unique chance to close a long-standing and costly gap in the EU s Internal Market by creating a harmonised system of rules for mobile machines travelling on public roads. The major objective of the upcoming Commission proposal (expected for 2018) must be to create one single approval system for mobile machines such as excavators, combine harvesters, tele- handlers, compact sweepers or ride-on lawnmowers which will authorise them for road use across the entire EU without imposing further costly and cumbersome national technical requirements. This is the core demand of the joint proposals presented today by the European producers of mobile machines ahead of a workshop to be held on 14 June in Brussels, during which the European Commission, Member States, industry and stakeholder organisations will discuss different options for harmonisation. Currently, to be allowed on public roads, mobile machines still need to be authorised in each and every EU Member State. They must be considered as compliant with each piece of applicable national legislation in terms of e.g. weight, width, lighting, signalling or braking of the machine, presenting an unnecessary, cumbersome and costly burden for producers and users alike. In 2014, the European Commission therefore committed itself to developing the necessary legislative proposal by this year. One single approval in all Members States The industry, represented by the European associations CECE (Construction equipment), CEMA (agricultural machinery), EGMF (garden equipment), EUnited Municipal Equipment and FEM (materials handling equipment) welcome and support the initiative. In their proposals, the associations describe their preferences with respect to important elements of the new legislation. The paper also includes suggestions on how an approval procedure could look like by minimising bureaucracy and using existing relevant legislation or harmonised standards. The association have also defined columns with safety aspects relevant to mobile machinery, each one with a distinct procedure to verify the compliance of mobile machinery with the technical requirements. Harmonisation improves competitiveness of the industry and its many SMEs European harmonisation of the rules would relieve manufacturers of mobile machinery and especially the many SMEs of unnecessary administrative and economic burdens, thus creating a level playing field for manufacturers and customers alike. Current multiple testing and third-party certifications generate additional workload and considerable delays in the introduction of new machines. Their elimination would help save costs and improve competitiveness whilst fostering innovation. 20

21 Anthea McINTYRE Member of the European Parliament ECR Rapporteur Technological Solutions to sustainable Agriculture in the EU The way we should develop EU policies for the industrial reality of tomorrow is by talking to the industry of today. I want to talk about the development of policy as well as what that policy should be. Last year, working with colleagues from across the political spectrum, I took a report through the Agriculture Committee, on Technological Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture. To ensure that the report reflected the perspectives and priorities of those involved in Agri- technology, I held a conference at Harper Adams University, where farmers, scientists, academics, environmentalists, industry bodies and government representatives were all invited to contribute ideas. Many of these were added to the initial draft and some later formed amendments. The Report pointed out several facts: The global population is estimated to reach 9.6 billion by 2050, meaning there will be around 2.4 billion more people than today. At least one third of food produced is wasted, and nearly half in some sectors. There is a pressing demand to produce more food which is safe, healthy and nutritious for EU and global citizens in order to deal with malnutrition, obesity, cardiovascular disease and other health problems. Availability of land for farming is under pressure as competition mounts from alternative land uses such as urbanisation, industry, tourism and recreation. So if we are to feed millions more every year in a way that is ecologically and economically sustainable, we need to square the circle that puts farming efficiency at odds with the environment, public health and biodiversity. The key to achieving this is technology. Not just more technology but more effective, more accessible and more affordable technology. 21

22 The report received broad support across countries and parties in the European Parliament and I felt it could provide a good basis for making recommendation on agri-tech as the UK prepares to leave the EU. So I held another round-table conference, first to look at how we can build on the report before we leave and secondly how we can take the ideas forward post Brexit. We came up with a number of ideas including encouraging precision farming practices which help buffer nature from industrial farming activities. For example by using heat sensing to detect and avoid ground nesting birds. We have come a long way since iron ore was delivered to one end of a factory and a tractor come out at the other end. Technology and the single market have facilitated more complex supply chains which in turn have manufactured more sophisticated products. And when we look ahead to the industrial reality of tomorrow the digital single market will be as important to that future as the single market has been over the last thirty years. The farming industry, like all other sectors of the economy, is undergoing a process of change. Modern farming was made possible only by the acceptance of scientific and technological progress, digital advances likewise offer the possibility of further development in the farming sector. The collation and analysis of large integrated data sets has the potential to drive innovation. So we must remove barriers to integrating complex and fragmented ICT systems. We much stimulate investment and cover training costs and make the necessary facilities more accessible to agriculture. Two guiding principles will help in developing EU policy which can realise the full potential of the digital single market. Policies based on science and policies which enable the scientist, the manufacturer and the farmer - especially small farmers - to make the best use of technological development. I have a small vineyard and thanks to a friendly local farmer, who has a tractor with GPS, our vines were planted with precision in completely straight rows. We could not afford such a tractor! However, much of the latest technology, like drones and robots, are no longer the price of a top of the range Lamborghini but the price of a motorbike. The starting point has to be targeted investment in applied and translational research. Not enough research is commercialised, so farmers are unable to take advantage of the opportunities that new technology and innovation provides. Similarly, where agricultural technologies are being developed, not all of these technologies are meeting farmers needs, often this is because the technology has yet to be optimised or adapted to local farming conditions, and can lie out of reach for the small farmer. Precision farming is one of the very exciting areas where technology has already showed its potential such as laser weed killing systems and second generation drones, capable of undertaking field tasks rather than simply capturing images. I believe the key for precision farming is in the development of technology. While the use of standard equipment with precision farming techniques can prove beneficial, it is only with the development of what are called disruptive technologies that real gains can be made. Creating a regulatory environment which is more innovation-friendly and ensuring that regulations do not act as barriers to innovation is also very important. Without a supportive regulatory regime, European industry will relocate to more dynamic markets. All too often, EU 22

23 legislation places restrictions on products and technologies without adequate evidence of risk. Legislation must be evidence-based in order to encourage innovation. We also need big data and one example of an area where policy development will be key is on the use and ownership of data. Who owns the data gathered by a drone on a farm? The farmer, the company who manufactured the drone, the company who developed the technology or the research institute who will analyse the data? These are the type of questions that policy makers will have to tackle in the coming months if we are to truly benefit from the solutions for sustainable agriculture that technology can provide. The Report Technological Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture can be found at: tur e.pdf Nicola CAPUTO Member of the European Parliament First of all, I would like to thank the European Forum for Manufacturing, the Committee for European Construction Equipment and the European Agricultural Machinery for inviting me today. I take the floor today as a Member of the AGRI committee who has always been a proactive supporter of innovation in agriculture and in particular of precision farming. I am convinced that the digitalization of European agriculture and the promotion of technologies such as moisture sensors, drones, self-driving and GPS enabled tractors - have the potential to make farming more productive and more sustainable. 23

24 As the global population rises, satisfying the demand for healthy food and optimal nutrition is one of the biggest challenges facing the world. Innovation in agriculture is a vital part of the solution to this challenge. Modern technologies in agriculture and digital farming are also a key solution to another very important challenge in the agricultural sector, namely the rapidly ageing profile of farmers, which is a huge threat to the number of farms in Europe. Therefore, I think it is crucial to attract young farmers notably through the potential that precision farming and digital technology integration can have in making agriculture more attractive. Investing in the development of agricultural technologies will foster generational change in farming. The EU should become a world leader in agricultural technology. We must ensure that the benefits of technological innovation are available to all our farmers. Finding solutions that work on a small scale in rural communities is equally important to addressing the challenges facing many of our large-scale farmers. To unlock the full potential of digital farming, the EU needs to create the right regulatory environment and set the right policy incentives. Four measures could be a starting point to this end: 1. Promoting digital farming through the CAP Building on the ongoing debate on the future design of the CAP, a positive step would be to make the case for a prominent role of digital farming in the ongoing reform process, and use EU funds to support farmers who have already taken steps towards digitalization, plus encourage ones that have yet to do so. The provision of targeted financial support would strongly increase the likelihood of a farmer s transition to data-based farming techniques. In addition, the CAP reform could also include greater support for educational measures, such as digital skills training. 2. Improving digital infrastructure: A well-developed digital infrastructure, especially in rural areas, is a precondition for digital farming. By making sure that data can be transferred quickly and reliably, the EU can strongly contribute to the full achievement of digital farming s potential. National governments and EU institutions have to work hand in hand: at national level, adequate investments into broadband infrastructure are crucial, but they need to be better coordinated and should also focus more on rural communities. 3. Enabling targeted data use: The exchange of data between farmers and digital technology providers is of great importance. This does not mean that data will flow without any set of rules. 4. Investing in research: Not enough research is commercialised, so farmers are unable to take advantage of the opportunities that new technology and innovation provides. Similarly, where agricultural technologies are being developed, not all of these technologies are meeting farmers needs, notably because the technology has yet to be optimised or adapted to local farming conditions. While farmers and digital technology providers play differrent roles in the innovation process, I am convinced that improved outcomes can only be achieved with both parties working more closely together. This is essential. 24

25 These are the four key areas that, I believe, deserve more attention. However, there are also a few other issues that need to be addressed: 1. What is the appropriate regulatory framework to encourage the take-up of new technologies: the CAP, Horizon 2020, the Digital Single Market Strategy or a new overarching one? 2. What solutions are needed to feed and improve farmers knowledge on new technologies? 3. What should be done and by whom to overcome the lack of broadband in remote areas? 4. What are the funding requirements and investments needed? All these questions contain the answers that will shape the industrial reality of tomorrow for the agricultural machinery sector and its digitalization. Unfortunately, I do not have the answers to these questions and I really count on my colleagues, in particular my COMAGRI colleagues, to work with me to dig deeper into these issues CONCLUDING REMARKS Antony FELL Secretary General European Forum for Manufacturing We wish to thank most warmly Jo Leinen MEP for his excellent Chairmanship. A very warm thank you goes to Birgit Weidel from the European Commission for her attendance with us tonight. We would also like to thank CECE and CEMA for their input as well as our MEPs, our speakers from the manufacturing sectors who have all respectively contributed to tonight s stimulating discussion. The next European Forum for Manufacturing Roundtable & Dinner Debate will cover Artificial Intelligence to Machine Learing. 25

26 The 2 main points to be discussed will be: 1. Artificial Intelligence to Machine Learning 2. Security, Safety and Trust This will take place on Tuesday 21 NOVEMBER 2017 from 18h00 to 22h00. The meeting will be chaired by Reinhard Bütikofer MEP. Juha Heikkilä, Head of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, DG CNECT from the European Commission has been invited to deliver the keynote speech. We will of course include interventions by European companies active in this area. Interventions will be invited from Parliament s Industry, Research & Energy Committee as well as the Committee on Legal Affairs. 26

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