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Unions and NGOs fearful of EU Commission's new pro-business plan

Civil society groups and unions are nervous about the political turn taken by the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen’s second presidency, and warn its new Competitiveness Compass could steer it away from green deal aspirations and workers’ rights.

30/01/2025

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Commission plans to set up anti-red tape brigade

As the EU steers a course towards deregulation in pursuit of global market share, an early draft of a forthcoming communication suggests today’s ‘Competitiveness Compass’ was only the first step in a concerted effort to tear up red tape.

29/01/2025

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EU bid to take on US, China competitiveness starts today

The European Commission will publish its Competitiveness Compass today in an attempt to secure the future EU economy.

29/01/2025

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Industry calls on EU competition chief to wrap up investigations

EU probes into Apple, Alphabet and Meta — which were opened last March — remain unclosed.

28/01/2025

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IMF chief: Eurozone has tools for greater growth if it learns from US

The head of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, was speaking at a panel in Davos alongside ECB President, Christine Lagarde.

24/01/2025

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How can EU competitiveness be fostered during a Trump presidency?

Europe’s competitiveness and unity were in focus at a Euronews Executive Lunch in Davos, as the new Trump administration begins its term.

21/01/2025

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Where's Europe's Delaware? Ex-Italian PM asks

To aid Europe’s flagging economy, it should be looking to Joe Biden’s home state, Enrico Letta has told MEPs.

16/01/2025

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€70 billion a year investment needed on infrastructure, says E.ON

“If our competitiveness hinges on having the cheapest energy prices in the world, we have a problem,” E.ON’s CEO tells The Big Question.

16/12/2024

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Europe risks becoming 'digital colony' as it falls behind AI rivals

A report underlined the "hegemonic power" of the US when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and the risks that poses for Europe.

10/12/2024

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Seven countries back call to delay tougher car emissions limits

Italy and Poland are among seven EU member states that have aligned with the car industry and its call for a delay to stricter CO2 emissions standards.

28/11/2024

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Ribera slams EPP for injecting domestic politics, climate denial

Spain's Teresa Ribera was one of the 26 commissioners elected to join von der Leyen's new team yesterday with 370 votes. The powerful new competition and environment commissioner has criticised the EPP for its campaign against her, which she said brought domestic animus to EU affairs.

28/11/2024

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Cross-border payments still not easy enough, says Revolut Europe CEO

Launched in 2015, Revolut announced earlier this month that it had hit the 50 million customer mark globally, emerging as the most downloaded financial app in Europe.

25/11/2024

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The Big Question: What is competitive decarbonisation?

By 2030, 53% of the world’s energy input will be wasted as excess heat. How can we put this to good business use?

18/11/2024

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EU leaders endorse 'New Competitiveness Deal' but avoid joint debt

EU leaders have embraced Mario Draghi's economic diagnosis as a "wake-up call" but eluded his crucial advise to issue fresh joint debt.

08/11/2024