The Rise in Fertilizer Prices Has Not Affected Competition in Agriculture, But the Problem is a New Tax
Lithuanian Agricultural Minister A. Palionis stated that the recent rise in fertilizer prices due to global factors hasn't distorted competition in agriculture, but a new carbon tax poses a significant threat to competitiveness.
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.
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.
Objection Exclusive: Is Europe Reaching for the Stars with the Space Act?
The European Union's Space Act aims to establish a unified legal framework to enhance the EU's competitiveness in space technologies and address challenges posed by the US and China in the race for space.
EU Inc Framework: A unified, harmonized set of corporate rules across all EU countries.
The article discusses the need for a unified set of corporate rules in the EU to enhance competitiveness and support entrepreneurs amid global economic changes.
European Commissioner to 'Rzeczpospolita': We are starting with EU Inc
The European Commissioner highlights the need for Europe to enhance its competitiveness in the face of shifting global dynamics and investment challenges.
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.
Meeting with the EP President, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed strengthening security and defense
The Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the connection between the EU's competitiveness and security during a meeting with the EP President.
EU leaders meet on high energy prices
EU leaders are convening for an extraordinary meeting to address the impact of high energy prices on households and Europe's competitiveness.
International Maritime Union in Greece welcomes new EU Ports Strategy
The International Maritime Union in Greece expresses support for the new EU Ports Strategy aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of European ports.
International Maritime Association in Greece: The new EU Ports Strategy highlights the crucial role of shipping agents-port services
The International Maritime Association in Greece welcomes the new EU Ports Strategy aimed at enhancing the competitiveness, security, resilience, and sustainability of European ports.
New EU Industrial Policy, VAT Gap and Indices Recovery in Europe
The article discusses the European Commission's new industrial policy aimed at enhancing competitiveness within the EU, addressing the VAT gap, and the recovery of economic indices.
Subsidy Wealth in 2026: The Last Moment to Build a Competitive Advantage for Companies?
The article discusses the importance of 2026 for companies seeking EU funding, highlighting recent changes in grant pathways and the financial opportunities available.
POSTIMEES IN LUXEMBOURG โฉ The European wallet is generously sowing defense euros
The European Investment Bank plans to increase funding for a fund supporting companies developing new defense technologies as the EU seeks greater independence and competitiveness.
Industry: Brussels unveils proposals in favor of 'Made in Europe'
Brussels has introduced proposals aimed at boosting the 'Made in Europe' initiative to reindustrialize the continent and bolster its competitiveness against global challenges, particularly from China.
The EU invests hundreds of billions in nuclear energy
The European Commission plans to unveil a โฌ240 billion scheme to boost investments in nuclear energy, positioning it as a key pillar for several EU countries in their strategies for decarbonization, industrial competitiveness, and supply security.
Spain opposes lowering environmental and social standards to boost EU economy
Spain has expressed its opposition to lowering environmental and social standards in order to enhance the economic competitiveness of the European Union.
Competitiveness and diversification: what the Brazilian footwear industry expects from the EU-Mercosur agreement
The Brazilian footwear industry anticipates significant growth in exports and competitiveness due to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, expected to reduce tariffs and diversify markets.
It is necessary to build a true European digital ecosystem
Professor Antonio Capone discusses the vital need for a European digital ecosystem in light of the EU's Digital Network Act and its implications for competitiveness.
Commercial inertia: why is the EU so reluctant to implement the EU-Mercosur agreement?
The article discusses the EU's hesitation to move forward with the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, particularly in light of French opposition and declining agricultural competitiveness.
More expensive beef and bigger bills? The cost of changes in climate policy
The article discusses the potential impacts of disjointed EU climate policies and the challenges to competitiveness they pose for the European economy.
Railway Workers Donโt Want Longer Trucks
The European Railway and Infrastructure Managers' Community is protesting against the EU's revision of regulations allowing longer trucks in international transport, citing concerns for the railway industry's competitiveness.
EU Industry Commissioner: "Europe is doomed to be simply a playground for its competitors"
Stรฉphane Sรฉjournรฉ, the EU Industry Commissioner, warns that Europe risks becoming a playground for its competitors unless it implements ambitious and effective industrial policies to reduce dependency on critical minerals imports.
A Strong Message from Businesses to Petteri Orpo: 'Would It Be Reasonable?'
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo rejected proposals for common European bonds, emphasizing that relying on debt would not solve the EU's structural competitiveness issues, while business leaders argue that the debate on common debt is too simplistic.
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.
The EC announced an initiative to increase support for Eastern EU countries, including Lithuania
The European Commission has launched an initiative to enhance support for eastern EU nations, including Lithuania, emphasizing the importance of regional investment for stability and competitiveness.
Objection Exclusive: We Need a New European Legal Framework for Start-ups
Many young growth companies in the EU fail not due to lack of ideas or capital, but because of an unfavorable legal framework; a proposed solution is the establishment of a European Uniform Corporation (EUC).
The EU plan: more common debt for a super euro
The EU is considering increasing common debt through eurobonds to strengthen the euro's global competitiveness.
Ratas: Turbulence in the European Parliament for Changing the Emissions System
Estonian MP Jรผri Ratas highlights political pressure in the European Parliament to improve the emissions trading system to enhance the competitiveness of EU countries.
RAIN EPLER: Estonian energy policy needs focus, not slogans
Estonian lawmaker Rain Epler argues that the current EU and Estonian energy policy, which prioritizes uncontrolled renewable energy sources like wind and solar, is fundamentally flawed and poses strategic risks.
Interview with Roberta Metsola in Naftemporiki: Time for a Europe that stands on its own feet
In an exclusive interview, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola emphasizes the importance of defense and competitiveness for Europeโs future agenda.
URMAS REINSALU โฉ We need to define Estonia's clear position on European energy policy choices
Estonia's Isamaa party leader Urmas Reinsalu stresses the need for a fundamental change in the EU's emissions trading system to enhance Europe's competitiveness.
Munich Security Conference: What Happens on the Final Day of the Siko
The final day of the Munich Security Conference features discussions on Europeโs strategic influence and economic competitiveness amid global challenges.
Costa: "Common debt is no longer a taboo, if necessary we will use it"
European leaders are now open to the idea of common debt as a solution for enhancing EU competitiveness, according to European Council President Antonio Costa.
Europe Can Strive for Better than the 'Wild West' of American-Style Economics
The article discusses Europe's challenges in competing economically with the United States and reflects on transatlantic relations and the EU's potential deficit in economic competitiveness.
According to Estonian politicians, the EU's competitiveness could be improved by reducing bureaucracy
Estonian politicians propose that reducing bureaucracy, investing more in AI development, and controlling energy prices can enhance the EU's competitiveness.
The Hit of Vlastislav Bลรญza: Competitiveness of the EU or Where Did the Comrades from the GDR Go Wrong?
The article discusses the competitiveness of the EU and critiques the past decisions made by East Germany.
Airlines refuse ETS burdens
Airlines for Europe (A4E) advocates for significant reform of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) for the aviation sector, claiming it disproportionately affects European airlines and passengers, and undermines EU's global competitiveness.
Whatever it takes? EU in race to shore up sovereignty
EU leaders gather to discuss strategic autonomy, revealing divides between France and Germany-Italy on approaches to reform and competitiveness.
From Belgium.. EU leaders outline their economic future
EU leaders convened in Belgium to outline their economic future and discuss competitiveness in a rapidly changing world.
The EU Emissions Trading System may be suspended? Germany does not rule it out
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested that the EU's carbon emissions trading system may need to be revised or postponed to protect industrial competitiveness amid rising energy prices.
Competitiveness of the EU, Polish exports, and leaky sanctions on Russia
The podcast discusses the efforts of EU leaders to enhance competitiveness, the growth of Polish food exports, and the challenges of sanctions on Russia.
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.
The Push from Rome and Berlin: 'Strengthened Cooperation'. Ursula's Plan for the Economy
Italy and Germany are advocating for increased cooperation within the EU to address industrial competitiveness, while tensions between political leaders remain evident.
Europe promises a shift to gain competitiveness, but internal divisions persist
The EU leaders pledged significant reforms for competitiveness but face persistent internal disagreements.
The "retreat" at Alden Biesen: the EU has 83% of its competitiveness data wrong and Sรกnchez misses summits being at the tail end in regulatory quality
The article discusses Pedro Sรกnchez's mixed approach to selective EU meetings and highlights issues of competitiveness data within the EU.
EU prices killing competitiveness โ industry leaders
Industry leaders in Europe are urging the EU to reduce high energy and carbon prices to enhance competitiveness.
How the EU will be strengthened: A single market and free trade
EU leaders are strategizing initiatives to boost competitiveness, including a streamlined business framework to facilitate operations across member states.
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.