This chart is from Eurostat of the European Union. It shows that during 2010-2016, which includes a long period of economic turmoil that hasn't completely dissipated yet, the majority of the industrial sectors have underperformed. Unless these sectors are revamped, the EU is unlikely to reach its full employment potential.


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