US EditionGermany Proposes Two-Speed EU with Six Leading Economies to Accelerate Policy
Germany proposes a core bloc of six EU economies to accelerate policies on capital markets, euro strengthening, defence investment, and raw material security, aiming to boost resilience.
- On Jan. 19, Klingbeil said Germany and France proposed creating a core group of the EU's six leading economies to enable a 'two-speed' EU, to accelerate policies and strengthen the bloc.
- Faced with rising geopolitical unpredictability, Klingbeil wrote Europe must become stronger and more resilient amid unpredictable geopolitics, saying continuing as before is not an option, while EU economies seek to reduce dependence on imported critical raw materials.
- The letter lays out a four-point plan that includes pushing forward the capital markets union and strengthening the euro’s international role by cutting red tape and enhancing payment sovereignty.
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Germany pushes for 'two-speed' Europe with new bloc of six leading economies
Germany will push for a "two-speed" European Union to break decision-making inertia in the 27-member bloc and galvanise its economies, calling for a core group of member states to move ahead on key policies to make Europe stronger and more independent.
Germany to hold call with select EU states in push for a 'two‑speed' Europe
BERLIN, Jan 28 - Germany will discuss pushing ahead with plans for a \"two-speed\" European Union to facilitate agile decision-making at a time of geopolitical upheaval in a call with ministers from five other leading European economies on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Germany’s Push For A “Two-Speed Europe” Signals A New Inner Circle In Brussels
Key Points Berlin and Paris want six economies to move faster on finance, defense investment, and strategic inputs. The plan aims to unlock more private capital, strengthen the euro’s role, and reduce key supply risks. Supporters see speed and credibility; critics fear a lasting core-periphery split inside the EU. Germany is moving to formalize what […]
Lars Klingbeil promotes a scheme with the six strongest EU economies
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