Metsola: Courageous decisions to reduce energy bills
The President of the European Parliament emphasized the need for targeted legislation and clear timelines at the upcoming EU summit to lower energy costs and support the competitiveness of European industries.
F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: What the EU Summit is About
The article discusses key themes and discussions that will occur at the upcoming EU summit, including security and competitiveness.
Gaining Competitiveness and Developing Quality Products: Keys to Boost Tourism
The article discusses the future of tourism in Argentina, emphasizing the need for competitiveness and quality in tourist products as highlighted by industry leaders during a recent summit.
Iran: With relations with the USA at their lowest, the '27' are called to make critical decisions
European leaders are urged to make crucial decisions regarding the Middle East and energy competitiveness at an upcoming summit amid escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran.
Direct jab from Petteri Orpo: 'Ridiculous situation'
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo highlights the urgent need for EU discussions on conflicts and competitiveness at an upcoming summit in Brussels.
URMAS REINSALU โฉ Estonia goes to the EU summit with unclear positions
Estonia's positions on key topics for the upcoming EU summit, including economic competitiveness and the ETS reform, are seen as unclear and passive according to Urmas Reinsalu.
One Europe, No Single Market and Two-Speed Economy
The recent informal EU summit failed to reach a consensus on enhancing competitiveness and security, deferring action plans until March and June.
European Competitiveness Amidst Global Uncertainty
The article discusses the recent European Industry Summit 2026 in Antwerp, where the European Commission President aims to strengthen Europe's industrial appeal and competitiveness against global uncertainties.
We want to reduce energy prices, European leaders agree. But not on how to do it
European leaders have agreed on the need to lower energy prices in a recent summit, yet have not detailed specific measures to achieve this goal.
Meloni Relaunches the 'Italo-German Engine' for EU Competitiveness. 'It's Not at the Expense of Others'. Yes to Eurobonds Even if the Topic 'Divides'
Giorgia Meloni expressed support for eurobonds at an informal European leaders' summit, highlighting the need for Italo-German cooperation to enhance competitiveness within the EU without undermining other nations.
Draghi and Letta urge the leaders of the 27: 'Act, there is no more time'
Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta emphasize the urgent need for action among European leaders at an informal summit on competitiveness.
Draghi notes that the EU is still not implementing the reforms he proposed a year and a half ago and demands that leaders take action now: "He pointed out the economic deterioration"
Mario Draghi has urged EU leaders to take immediate action on proposed reforms as the economic situation continues to deteriorate.
EU Summit, von der Leyen: 'The roadmap for the economy is ready, but we will approve it in March'
European leaders are planning to unite on competitiveness and the single market, aiming to reduce dependency on the United States, with a roadmap set to be presented in March.
The informal EU summit has concluded - Emphasis on competitiveness and simplification
The informal EU summit focused on enhancing competitiveness and the Single Market, held at Alden Biesen castle in Belgium, underscoring a unified call for strengthening the market economy in Europe.
Orbรกn: War is Bad for Business
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn argues that the Ukraine war negatively affects business competitiveness during an EU leaders' summit in Belgium.
Buy European? The Union discusses how to ensure competitiveness at the summit in Belgium
The European Union is focusing on strategies to enhance its competitiveness during a summit in Belgium.
Divided EU โ top leaders held their own meeting
EU leaders met separately to discuss competitiveness and economic challenges ahead of an informal summit.
Ease the ETS. Polish Proposal on the EU Negotiation Table
Poland is lobbying for the retention of free CO2 emission allowances as the EU discusses potential reforms to the EU Emissions Trading System during an informal summit on economic competitiveness.
EU seeks a way out of lagging behind the USA: An informal summit of leaders is underway; Plenkoviฤ has arrived
EU leaders, including Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkoviฤ, are meeting informally in Belgium to discuss strengthening the EU single market and increasing competitiveness against global rivals, particularly the USA.
Orbรกn: If we want to strengthen competitiveness, we must stop sending money to Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn has stated that Europe should stop sending money to Ukraine in order to boost its own economy ahead of a summit in Belgium.
Macron on the need to strengthen the EU's competitiveness: - It is urgent
Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the urgent need to enhance the competitiveness of the EU ahead of an informal summit in Belgium.
Metsola to European leaders: 'We have a narrow window of opportunity to move Europe forward'
Roberta Metsola emphasized the urgent need for European cooperation to boost competitiveness during her speech at an informal summit of European Council leaders in Belgium.
Meloni: "German-Italian engine on issues. We are not against anyone"
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the importance of German-Italian cooperation before the EU summit on competitiveness, stating that it is not directed against any other country.
Informal EU Summit: The shadow of Trump and the agenda for competitiveness
The informal EU summit will focus on how the EU can enhance its competitiveness and achieve strategic autonomy in a time where power plays a significant role in political practices.
EU Summit: The 27 Seek Tools to Keep Europe Competitive โ Discussions on Simplification, 'European Preference', and Joint Borrowing
During the informal EU Summit, leaders discuss strategies to enhance competitiveness and strengthen the Single Market amid geopolitical challenges.
Alden Biesen Summit: What the 27 will discuss โ The focus is on European competitiveness
The leaders of the European Union are convening at the informal summit at Alden Biesen castle to discuss enhancing European competitiveness against global pressures.
Can Mario Draghi be the man to save Europe from its 'slow agony'?
Mario Draghi will address European leaders in Belgium, providing insights on competitiveness amid Europe's economic challenges.
G. Meloni and F. Merz - the new axis of EU power
During a recent EU summit, right-wing leaders Giorgia Meloni and Friedrich Merz proposed a united vision to enhance EU competitiveness, signaling a strengthening alliance between Rome and Berlin that questions the traditional France-Germany axis.
EU summit, the document from Italy-Germany-Belgium to accelerate EU competitiveness
Italy, Germany, and Belgium have proposed a document on EU competitiveness ahead of an informal meeting of European heads of state and government.
New bells from von der Leyen on competitiveness: 'Europe must eliminate internal barriers'
Ursula von der Leyen warned that Europe must eliminate internal barriers to improve its competitiveness and become a true global giant during her address to the European Parliament before an informal EU summit.
The Italo-German Axis and the New EU
The upcoming informal summit of EU leaders in Belgium will focus on the competitiveness of European businesses, highlighting the strengthening ties between Italy and Germany.
Mercosur, Defense, and Eurobonds. France is no longer involved
Ahead of a European competitiveness summit, Italy and Germany are strengthening their alliance to push for EU deregulation and enhance global trade strategy, sidelining France.
EU Special Summit: Macron Wants to Protect EU Companies
At a special EU summit, French President Macron advocates for preferential treatment of European products in strategic sectors, while German Chancellor Merz pushes for deregulation and energy policy reforms.
Informal EU Summit: Focus on competitiveness and single capital market
The European Union must implement an ambitious reform package addressing labor mobility, capital markets, and simplified bureaucracy by the end of 2026, as discussed in a draft document supported by several member governments.
Nigeria must remain competitive to attract energy investment โ TotalEnergies boss
TotalEnergies Nigeria's Managing Director, Mathieu Bouyer, emphasized the need for Nigeria to enhance its global competitiveness to secure energy investment at the 9th National Energy Summit 2026 in Abuja.
The Czech Republic calls for changes to the emissions trading system
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiลก urged the European Union to reform its emissions trading system to lower energy prices in a letter to fellow member state leaders ahead of an upcoming competitiveness summit.
EU: Competitiveness and strategic autonomy on the agenda of the Summit on 12/2
The informal European Union Summit on February 12 will focus on competitiveness and the strengthening of the Single Market, as emphasized by European Council President Antonio Costa in his letter to EU leaders.