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Guido Guidesi

ECRN Vice-President | Minister for Economic Development | Lombardy Region Llombardia, Italy

Biography

Born in Codogno (1979), he graduated and worked as a tax consultant and banker. He was elected to the National Parliament in June 2013. As a member of the Committee for Productive Activities, Trade and Tourism and head of the Department for Productive Activities of the League - Salvini Premier, he served as Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers from June 2018 to September 2019. From January 2021 to February 2023, he served as Minister for Economic Development in the Lombardy Region government. In the XII Legislature, he was confirmed by President Attilio Fontana as Regional Minister for Economic Development.

Sessions

12:30h

Roundtable | Side Events

From Brussels to the Regions: Delivering Europe’s Chemical Industry Recovery

Algreit Dume European Commission, DG GROW (Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Coordinator for the CCA (Critical Chemical Alliance), Policy Officer Speaker

Folco Ciulli ECRN (European Chemical Regions Network) Executive Director Speaker

Frederiek Vermeulen European Committee of the Regions Member - Rapporteur on the European Chemicals Industry Action Plan Speaker

Guido Guidesi Lombardy Region ECRN Vice-President | Minister for Economic Development Speaker

Jaume Baró Government of Catalonia - ACCIÓ Secretary of Enterprise & Competitiveness | ECRN President 2026-2027 Speaker

Stephan Satijn Limburg Region ECRN Vice-President for Advanced Manufacturing and Bioeconomy | Minister for Economy and Finance Speaker

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2026-06-04 12:30 2026-06-04 13:30 Europe/Madrid From Brussels to the Regions: Delivering Europe’s Chemical Industry Recovery

Europe’s chemical industry is under severe pressure. In response, the European Commission adopted the European Chemicals Industry Action Plan in July 2025. A central follow-up initiative is the Critical Chemicals Alliance, which brings together institutions and stakeholders to identify critical molecules and production sites, address vulnerabilities, and support strategic investment.

These objectives will only be achieved if they are translated into action where the industry actually operates: in Europe’s regions. This debate will therefore examine how regional authorities can help turn the EU policy framework into industrial reality — preserving production, supporting the transformation of strategic sites, enabling decarbonisation, and reinforcing Europe’s long-term competitiveness.

International Meeting Point

Thu 4 12:30h - 13:30h International Meeting Point Public access

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Guido Guidesi

Biography

Sessions

From Brussels to the Regions: Delivering Europe’s Chemical Industry Recovery

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