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The European Central Bank urged EU leaders ahead of Thursday's summit to create eurobonds and a Europe-wide "safe asset" to relaunch growth, a proposal widely contested.

The Guardian
Putin ‘trying to break the Ukrainian people – they will not be broken,’ says Nato’s Rutte - Europe live

Head of alliance warns that Ukraine ‘cannot sustain this fight or secure this peace alone’ As part of the increased focus on Arctic and High North, UK defence secretary John Healey is expected to confirm today that the number of British troops deployed to Norway will double over three years from 1, 000 to 2, 000 personnel. “ Demands on defence are rising, and Russia poses the greatest threat to Arctic and High North security that we have seen since the cold war. We see Putin rapidly re-establishing military presence in the region, including reopening old cold war bases, ” Healey warned in a government statement published overnight. Continue reading. . .

Putin ‘trying to break the Ukrainian people – they will not be broken,’ says Nato’s Rutte - Europe live
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Handelsblatt
Monetary policy: Confidential 'checklist' for EU summit: ECB calls for euro bonds and a precautionary deposit for all

The euro central bank urges key reforms ahead of the upcoming EU summit. Especially its demand for a European 'Safe Asset' is politically very controversial.

Monetary policy: Confidential 'checklist' for EU summit: ECB calls for euro bonds and a precautionary deposit for all
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Handelsblatt
EU Summit: 'Doing what we have never dared to do before' – How strongly should the EU shield its economy?

With 'Buy European' clauses the EU aims to protect European companies. The government had shown openness to it — but now concerns are growing that Brussels is overdoing it.

EU Summit: 'Doing what we have never dared to do before' – How strongly should the EU shield its economy?
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
EU Summit: And Brussels Plays Its Evergreen Tunes Again

It is obvious that we can no longer go on as before, writes Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to the heads of government ahead of the summit this Thursday. But why does Europe still go ahead?

EU Summit: And Brussels Plays Its Evergreen Tunes Again
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La Repubblica
Von der Leyen: 'Crucial trade agreements for the EU's independence'

The Commission president considers an 'emergency plan' indispensable, because 'a competitive Europe can only be an independent Europe'.

Von der Leyen: 'Crucial trade agreements for the EU's independence'
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La Repubblica
EU summit: the Italy-Germany-Belgium document to accelerate EU competitiveness

The text prepared for tomorrow's informal pre-summit calls for the immediate implementation of the 28th regime, followed by removal of charges on businesses and technological neutrality.

EU summit: the Italy-Germany-Belgium document to accelerate EU competitiveness
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Kathimerini
Von der Leyen: 'Made in Europe' is necessary but not a blank check

The president of the European Commission distanced herself from France's promoted proposal for European preference, rejecting a protectionist strategy, while reaffirming the 'two-speed' approach in Europe.

Von der Leyen: 'Made in Europe' is necessary but not a blank check
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Le Monde
Economic sovereignty, the urgency of a European strategy

It is high time for the Twenty-Seven to overcome their divisions if they want to secure their economic future. In the face of Chinese power and American tariffs, this will involve greater protection of strategic sectors and a joint investment plan in industry.

Economic sovereignty, the urgency of a European strategy
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La Repubblica
Von der Leyen: 'Crucial trade agreements for the EU's independence'

The Commission president considers an 'emergency plan' indispensable, because 'a competitive Europe can only be an independent Europe'.

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Financial Times
How Europe can escape an economic impasse

The continent needs a unified corporate framework open to companies of all sizes and sectors

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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Economic policy: Greater competitiveness for Europe—but how?

At several summits, EU leaders are seeking ways out of weak growth—with more internal market, more free trade, less bureaucracy. If only they could agree

Economic policy: Greater competitiveness for Europe—but how?
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Handelsblatt
Monetary policy: Confidential "Checklist" for EU summit: ECB calls for eurobonds and a precautionary deposit for all

The ECB is pushing for deep and concrete reforms ahead of the upcoming EU summit. In particular its demand for a European "Safe Asset" is politically very controversial.

Monetary policy: Confidential "Checklist" for EU summit: ECB calls for eurobonds and a precautionary deposit for all
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Handelsblatt
Monetary policy: Confidential "Checklist" for EU summit: ECB calls for eurobonds and a precautionary deposit for all

The ECB is pushing for deep and concrete reforms ahead of the upcoming EU summit. In particular its demand for a European "Safe Asset" is politically very controversial.

Monetary policy: Confidential "Checklist" for EU summit: ECB calls for eurobonds and a precautionary deposit for all
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Financial Times
Europeans need to stop the hypocrisy to thrive

Improving competitiveness and strengthening the single market are key

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El Pais
ECB urges EU leaders to create eurobonds to revive the European economy

The institution calls for deeper integration of the single market through joint debt issuance and a European deposit guarantee fund.

ECB urges EU leaders to create eurobonds to revive the European economy
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El Pais
Von der Leyen defends the European procurement preference in strategic sectors, but warns that it is not a general solution

France calls for including components manufactured in Europe in supply chains of industrial products, and the Nordic countries are wary

Von der Leyen defends the European procurement preference in strategic sectors, but warns that it is not a general solution
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La Repubblica
EU summit: the Italy-Germany-Belgium document to accelerate EU competitiveness

The text prepared for tomorrow's informal pre-summit calls for the immediate implementation of the 28th regime, followed by removal of charges on businesses and technological neutrality.

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Kathimerini
Von der Leyen: Urgent need to simplify Europe's regulations

The European Union must simplify its regulatory framework for businesses in order to strengthen its competitiveness against the United States and China, said the president of the European Commission.

Von der Leyen: Urgent need to simplify Europe's regulations
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Kathimerini
EU Commission to curb China's expansion

Plans to restrict Chinese companies from public contracts and investments.

EU Commission to curb China's expansion
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Handelsblatt
Competition: Reform elites in the EU? Six countries could outpace their European neighbors

Ahead of the EU summit on competitiveness, Commission President von der Leyen calls for more reforms. If necessary some states should take the lead. This is in line with the vice-chancellor.

Competition: Reform elites in the EU? Six countries could outpace their European neighbors
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