Avrupa Birliği’nde Basım Endüstrisi

Abstract

The printing industry has existed in Europe for many years. The printing industry primarily cooperates with many sectors, such as paper, recycling, energy, and forest products. The printing industry also creates employment for European Union citizens. According to the data of the European Commission, it is seen that approximately 800,000 workers are employed in the printing sector within the borders of the European Union, and approximately 120,000 enterprises operate in this sector. However, printing companies generate an annual turnover of approximately €88 billion from printing on paper, plastic, or textile. Therefore, the printing industry significantly contributes to the Union's economy. However, the global change and transformation process, which has emerged in recent years due to reasons such as the spread of digital technology, increasing costs, the global competitive environment, and the occurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic, undoubtedly also affect the printing industry. This study will discuss the historical development process of the printing industry in the European Union, the problems faced by the industry today, and the opportunities in the printing industry.