US EditionEU Leaders Meet to Counter Pressure From Russia, China and Trump
EU leaders discuss protecting strategic sectors, energy prices, and new financial tools amid global economic pressures at Alden Biesen Castle, with proposals for a March summit.
- At the Alden Biesen retreat, EU leaders from the 27 countries will discuss reinvigorating competitiveness, with Costa saying Europe's Single Market is a `true superpower`.
- Geopolitical pressures from the United States, China and Russia have prompted EU leaders to rethink economic and trade strategies after reports by Mario Draghi, former ECB chief, and Enrico Letta, former Italian prime minister.
- Policy proposals on the table include von der Leyen promoting a French-backed Buy European law and creating a 28th regime to ease cross-border business, as Merz calls for deregulation.
- Visible divisions emerged as diplomats say the talks are strategic brainstorming, with Sweden and the Netherlands cautioning members against veering into protectionism.
- Looking ahead, Ursula von der Leyen said, `The urgency could not be greater.
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In order to grow, domestic demand and wages should be increased. Instead, as the President of the Council of the Costa Union said yesterday, the priority is to unlock private funds.The aim is to hijack them on risky investments.Spain is acting as a precursor.They cannot ignore the words with which the President of the European Council, the Portuguese Antonio Costa, presented yesterday the work of the informal summit of Heads of Government of the…
"We need to go faster." That warning was given by the French President, Emmanuel Macron, this Thursday at the retreat that brought together EU leaders in the Belgian castle of Alden Bisen; a summit that demonstrated that competitiveness is a priority for the bloc, but governments do not understand in the same way how to achieve it: the Union has entered a vicious circle and the heads of state and government understand that decisions must be made…
Faced with the challenge of reducing their dependence on Washington, the Heads of State and Government of the European Union met in Belgium for an informal meeting. Emmanuel Macron's joint debt proposal was not unanimous.
EU sounds alarm: 'Time to act' as US and China pull ahead
European Union leaders emphasized the urgent need to lower energy costs and improve the internal market to enhance competitiveness against the U. S. and China. A meeting at a Belgian castle aimed to find a common plan among the EU’s 27 member states, despite varying opinions on solutions. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor […] The post EU sounds alarm: ‘Time to act’ as US and China pull ahead appeared first on Modern Diplomac…
An informal meeting could signal whether countries in the region can overcome their own interests and arrive at a joint action plan.
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