EU's industrial policies leave South East Europe vulnerable to economic crisis.
The article discusses how industrial policies can help South East Europe recover from the economic crisis. The focus in the region has been on cutting spending, but not enough on policies to boost competitiveness. The EU has shifted towards more general industrial policies, which have been applied to countries in South East Europe. However, these policies may have made these countries more vulnerable to economic problems from the eurozone. The article questions whether South East Europe has missed out on the new industrial policies adopted by the EU.