On Tuesday, Mario Draghi outlined his blueprint for improving Europe’s competitiveness through closer cooperation in core areas and massive investment in shared objectives. Mr Draghi, author of a report on European competitiveness requested by the President of the European Commission, said that the EU needed to focus on three crucial issues: closing the innovation gap […]
EU competitiveness: Looking ahead
Introduction Today, Europe stands united in its pursuit of inclusive economic growth, focusing on sustainable competitiveness economic security open strategic autonomy fair competition They all serve as pillars of prosperity. The vision that drives Europe forward is to create conditions where businesses thrive, the environment is protected, and everyone has an equal chance at success. […]
Commission monitors strengths and challenges of EU’s competitiveness
The Commission has published the new Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report. The report details the competitive strengths and challenges of Europe’s Single Market, tracking yearly developments according to the nine competitiveness drivers identified in the EU’s 2023 Long-term competitiveness Communication. Those are the functioning of the Single Market, access to private capital, public investment and […]
EU leaders start debate on the strategic agenda
In Granada, leaders addressed key issues for the future of the EU, including the strategic agenda, enlargement and migration. Highlighting achievements to date, EU leaders discussed long-term priorities with regard to enhancing the EU’s strategic autonomy. They adopted the Granada declaration, in which they outlined key priorities and actions to make Europe a strong, dynamic […]
European Commission sets out how to ensure the long-term competitiveness of the EU
On March 16, the European Commission published two communiqués celebrating the 30th anniversary of the single market and outlining how to ensure the EU’s long-term competitiveness. The internal market is undoubtedly the social and economic engine of the EU. For the single market to remain a key factor in the EU’s competitiveness, further integration and […]