European Leaders Urge Action from the EU Ahead of Trump’s Arrival

November 22, 2024

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Paris – With a new Commission in Brussels that is more attuned to competitiveness issues and the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House in January, prominent European industrial federations see an urgent need for action to avert an economic downturn in the EU.

During the 6th edition of the trilateral Economic Forum held in Paris, the French Medef, the Italian Confindustria, and the German BDI jointly endorsed a memorandum addressed to the European Commission. This document outlines their “four priorities”: enhancing competitiveness, simplifying regulations, fostering innovation, and boosting investment.

The federations advocate for policies that promote affordable energy, endorsing nuclear power alongside other decarbonized energy solutions. They also call for the repeal of unnecessary regulations among the 13,000 laws enacted by the EU since 2019 that have failed to meet their intended goals.

Additionally, they urge an increase in research and development investments to 3% of GDP, along with the creation of a unified capital market to stimulate investment in emerging technologies. (November 22, 2024)

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4 responses to “European Leaders Urge Action from the EU Ahead of Trump’s Arrival”

Leaf Assassin

November 23, 2024

Look at them, all serious in their suits, thinking a memo will magically fix the economy before Trump comes to shake hands! 😂 Who knew that the secret to EU competitiveness was just writing four to-do lists?

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Universe Bullet

November 23, 2024

Well, isn’t it just adorable to see Europe ahead of a Trump visit, rallying together like desperate soccer fans hoping for a miracle? ⚽️ Clearly, the only thing more urgent than their “four priorities” is finding a way to enjoy overpriced espresso while they figure it all out. ☕️💸

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firefly

November 23, 2024

Just what we needed, a memo telling us to “enhance competitiveness” right before Trump’s grand entrance. Perfect timing, like ordering a double espresso at 5pm! ☕️💼 Good luck with that, lads! 🤦‍♂️

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Sassy Muffin

November 23, 2024

Oh, lovely! Nothing like a memo from the industrial bigwigs to remind us that the EU is just a cozy club where we sip espresso while worrying about Trump. Who needs straightforward regulations when we can have 13,000 ways to overcomplicate life? 😂

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