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Margrethe Vestager predicts that if a core group of EU countries takes the lead, a European capital market could be established within the next 4 to 5 years.
The productivity gap between the European Union and the United States has widened steadily since the early 2000s and now exceeds 20%.
If European productivity had kept pace with the United States, the region's potential output today would be approximately €3 trillion higher.
Bloomberg Economics forecasts that if current trends persist, the productivity gap between the European Union and the United States could exceed 30% by 2040, equivalent to a €7 trillion difference in potential output.
Mario Draghi's plan to boost European competitiveness suggests an annual investment of €1.2 trillion.
Germany and the Netherlands are strongly opposed to the idea of joint European Union debt.
The European Union is preparing to debate its next 7-year budget, a package valued at nearly €2 trillion.
Simona Della Chiai warns that if Europe falls behind in adopting and adapting to artificial intelligence, its productivity gap with the United States could widen even further.
Ángel Ubide is concerned that European leaders do not realize the US and China are already heavily investing in the competition for military, security, energy, and resources autonomy.
New European Union rules mandate that businesses must donate unsold food and reduce waste by 30%.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commissioned Mario Draghi to write a comprehensive report on European competitiveness.
Twenty-six of the largest economies in the European Union have agreed to move forward with key parts of the Capital Markets Union.