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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausฤ—da: It is necessary to strengthen Europe's competitiveness and reduce energy prices

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausฤ—da calls for strengthening Europe's competitiveness and addressing the issue of high energy prices amid economic challenges.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

European Council at a Standstill, Meloni Meets Merz: Change the Ets System

The European Council faces uncertainty due to a lack of reliable information on the Iranian crisis, overshadowing discussions on competitiveness in favor of war and energy issues.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

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.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

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.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Competition regulators allow 'Smiltenes piens' to acquire 'Cesvaines piens'

The Latvian competition authority has permitted Smiltenes piens to acquire a majority stake in Cesvaines piens to enhance competitiveness in Baltic and European markets.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Joanna Pandera: We Face a War for Industry

The article discusses the need for a comprehensive industrial strategy in Poland amid the European Union's new industrial initiatives.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kikilias to the 'Economist': Europe must move faster for the competitiveness of shipping

Greek Shipping Minister Vasilis Kikilias urged Europe to enhance the competitiveness of its shipping industry amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Union of Greek Shipowners highlights the importance of New European Maritime Strategy

The Union of Greek Shipowners emphasizes the critical role of the new European Maritime Strategy in ensuring the resilience and competitiveness of Europe's shipping industry.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

POSTIMEES IN LUXEMBOURG โŸฉ 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.

Mar 4 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The key points of the new European bill 'Made in Europe'

The European Commission has announced new proposals regarding European content requirements for products and industry, aimed at strengthening competitiveness against global competition, particularly from China.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Spain opposes rolling back decarbonization or labor rights in favor of competitiveness

Spanish President Pedro Sรกnchez has outlined a proposal against regressing on decarbonization and labor rights to enhance European competitiveness.

Feb 28 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The EU invests hundreds of billions in nuclear energy

The European Commission plans to unveil a โ‚ฌ240 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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

How Ivan Mikloลก Reads It: Does the European Union Need More Eurobonds?

The article discusses the evolving perspective on the European Union's need for eurobonds, highlighting geopolitical factors and the necessity of political federalization to enhance competitiveness.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Latvia will support the establishment of the European Competitiveness Fund

Latvia's government has approved a position supporting the creation of the European Competitiveness Fund, aimed at enhancing the conditions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Railway Workers Donโ€™t 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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ElvalHalcor: Aluminum and copper scrap essential for the competitiveness of Greek and European industry

ElvalHalcor emphasizes the critical nature of aluminum and copper scrap recycling for the competitiveness of both Greek and European industries while calling for measures to prevent the loss of scrap materials to outside markets.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

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.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ElvalHalcor: Scrap aluminum and copper essential for the competitiveness of the Greek and European industries

ElvalHalcor emphasizes the importance of recycling aluminum and copper scrap for maintaining competitiveness in Greek and European industries, addressing issues related to the leakage of these materials outside Europe.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

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).

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Metsola to 'N': Time for Europe to stand on its own two feet

Roberta Metsola emphasizes the need for Europe to enhance its defense and competitiveness in an exclusive interview with Naftemporiki.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

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 Europeโ€™s future agenda.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

URMAS REINSALU โŸฉ 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.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Meloni: 'Merz is wrong about the USA. Italy in the Board as an observer'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized German politician Friedrich Merz's stance on the United States during a trip to Addis Ababa, suggesting that Italy's alignment with Germany is not sufficient to replace the historical Franco-German alliance.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

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.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Competitiveness from Realism

The proposal to โ€˜buy Europeanโ€™ is seen as beneficial when limited to strategic sectors with external dependencies.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Possible Reform of European Emission Trading System Will Become Clearer in Spring

The European Union's potential reform of the emission trading system (ETS) is expected to be clarified in the spring with proposals from the European Commission.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Merz says 'no' to common European debt issuance: 'The exception cannot become the rule'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposes the issuance of common European bonds amid discussions on increasing EU competitiveness against challenges from China and the United States.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Economic Report: Europeans Need Growth, Not Competitiveness

The article argues that European economies require growth rather than a focus on competitiveness, as illustrated by low potential growth rates in the Eurozone.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Xenokostas: Greece can and must play a leading role in the new European industrial strategy

Greek shipbuilding and repair industry highlights its critical role in Europeโ€™s economic security and industrial capacity amid discussions on EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Merz and Macron Demonstrate Unity on European Competition Issues

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany and President Emmanuel Macron of France are publicly demonstrating their differing approaches to enhance Europe's competitiveness.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metsola: The margins are narrowing. Bold moves are needed to enhance competitiveness

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola emphasized the urgent need for action on affordable housing and cost of living issues in the EU.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

EU Leaders Discuss Promoting the Bloc's Competitiveness

European Union leaders are debating long-standing competitiveness issues and potential solutions, including the development of a unified capital and investment market.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:37 UTC

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