What share of the global upturn can Europe retain?

This paper views the economic situation for electronic component manufacturers worldwide, focusing particularly on those in Europe. It notes that recovery will proceed at a greatly varying pace, not only from one country to another but also based on sector or company‐specific factors. It also states that, in future, consumer goods of all kinds – primarily mass‐market electronic products – will be produced almost without exception in China and south‐east Asia.