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Japan, EU to Launch Competitiveness Alliance to Counter China, US Tariffs
Japan and the EU will launch a "Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance" in July to boost their economic competitiveness against China and US tariffs, focusing on supply chain diversification, green technology subsidies, and WTO reform.
Japan, EU to Launch Competitiveness Alliance to Counter China, US Tariffs
Japan and the EU will launch a "Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance" in July to boost their economic competitiveness against China and US tariffs, focusing on supply chain diversification, green technology subsidies, and WTO reform.
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40% Bias Score
EU Seeks Economic Boost Through Regulatory Reform
The European Commission proposes reducing regulatory burdens on businesses to boost the EU economy, including replacing product labels with QR codes and harmonizing regulations across member states, aiming to save millions and create jobs, as part of a broader strategy to counter the US trade war.
EU Seeks Economic Boost Through Regulatory Reform
The European Commission proposes reducing regulatory burdens on businesses to boost the EU economy, including replacing product labels with QR codes and harmonizing regulations across member states, aiming to save millions and create jobs, as part of a broader strategy to counter the US trade war.
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44% Bias Score
Low ESG Adoption in Greek SMEs: EU Simplification Aims to Boost Implementation
A National Bank of Greece analysis reveals that only 12% of Greek SMEs have implemented ESG actions, despite over two-thirds expressing interest; the EU's simplified ESG framework aims to increase adoption, potentially boosting competitiveness and profitability.
Low ESG Adoption in Greek SMEs: EU Simplification Aims to Boost Implementation
A National Bank of Greece analysis reveals that only 12% of Greek SMEs have implemented ESG actions, despite over two-thirds expressing interest; the EU's simplified ESG framework aims to increase adoption, potentially boosting competitiveness and profitability.
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24% Bias Score
Canada's Decades-Long Economic Underperformance: Causes and Solutions
Canada's GDP per capita underperformance, lasting since before 2015, stems from non-energy sector weakness due to chronic underinvestment and potentially "Dutch Disease" effects from a past oil boom, compounded by globalization's impact on manufacturing competitiveness.
Canada's Decades-Long Economic Underperformance: Causes and Solutions
Canada's GDP per capita underperformance, lasting since before 2015, stems from non-energy sector weakness due to chronic underinvestment and potentially "Dutch Disease" effects from a past oil boom, compounded by globalization's impact on manufacturing competitiveness.
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44% Bias Score
EU "Omnibus" Package Aims to Reduce Regulatory Burden, Boost Competitiveness
The EU's February 2025 "Omnibus" package modifies key regulations (CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, CBAM) to reduce bureaucracy by 25% (35% for SMEs), aiming to boost competitiveness, following the Draghi report's criticism of excessive regulation; CBAM will exempt approximately 90% of obligators while mai...
EU "Omnibus" Package Aims to Reduce Regulatory Burden, Boost Competitiveness
The EU's February 2025 "Omnibus" package modifies key regulations (CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, CBAM) to reduce bureaucracy by 25% (35% for SMEs), aiming to boost competitiveness, following the Draghi report's criticism of excessive regulation; CBAM will exempt approximately 90% of obligators while mai...
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32% Bias Score
Italy's Digital Retail Boom Hindered by AI Adoption Gap
The Italian digital retail market experienced significant growth in 2024, adding 10 million online shoppers in five years, reaching 33.7 million. However, only 6% of Italian businesses utilize AI, hindering competitiveness compared to the EU average.
Italy's Digital Retail Boom Hindered by AI Adoption Gap
The Italian digital retail market experienced significant growth in 2024, adding 10 million online shoppers in five years, reaching 33.7 million. However, only 6% of Italian businesses utilize AI, hindering competitiveness compared to the EU average.
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36% Bias Score
High Energy Costs Threaten Greek Industry Competitiveness
High energy costs in Greece, two to three times higher than in China and the US, threaten the competitiveness of Greek energy-intensive industries, prompting calls for national support measures as other EU nations bypass EU state aid rules to aid their own industries.
High Energy Costs Threaten Greek Industry Competitiveness
High energy costs in Greece, two to three times higher than in China and the US, threaten the competitiveness of Greek energy-intensive industries, prompting calls for national support measures as other EU nations bypass EU state aid rules to aid their own industries.
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52% Bias Score
EU Single Market Strategy Aims to Boost Trade and Competitiveness
The European Commission will publish a single market strategy to reduce trade barriers within the EU, aiming to increase trade by 2.4 percent and counter the impact of US tariffs, with a focus on simplifying labeling, digitizing paperwork, and easing business setup across member states.
EU Single Market Strategy Aims to Boost Trade and Competitiveness
The European Commission will publish a single market strategy to reduce trade barriers within the EU, aiming to increase trade by 2.4 percent and counter the impact of US tariffs, with a focus on simplifying labeling, digitizing paperwork, and easing business setup across member states.
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36% Bias Score
SEV: Productivity Key to Greece's Economic Competitiveness
The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) highlights productivity as the key to Greece's economic competitiveness, advocating for a collaborative effort between businesses, employees, and the government to increase productivity and wages, addressing issues like slow reforms and unfair internation...
SEV: Productivity Key to Greece's Economic Competitiveness
The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) highlights productivity as the key to Greece's economic competitiveness, advocating for a collaborative effort between businesses, employees, and the government to increase productivity and wages, addressing issues like slow reforms and unfair internation...
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44% Bias Score
German Workers Express Deep Concerns About Country's Economic Competitiveness
An EY survey of over 2,000 German employees reveals that 56 percent believe Germany's competitiveness has declined in the past five years, citing bureaucracy, high energy costs, and skills shortages as major weaknesses, while younger employees expressed more optimism.
German Workers Express Deep Concerns About Country's Economic Competitiveness
An EY survey of over 2,000 German employees reveals that 56 percent believe Germany's competitiveness has declined in the past five years, citing bureaucracy, high energy costs, and skills shortages as major weaknesses, while younger employees expressed more optimism.
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40% Bias Score
Canada Considers Bank Regulatory Reform Amid U.S. Changes
The Canadian government may meet with U.S. banks operating in Canada to discuss regulatory changes, aiming to reduce compliance costs and enhance competitiveness in response to diverging regulatory approaches, particularly regarding Basel III, where the U.S. is less stringent than Canada.
Canada Considers Bank Regulatory Reform Amid U.S. Changes
The Canadian government may meet with U.S. banks operating in Canada to discuss regulatory changes, aiming to reduce compliance costs and enhance competitiveness in response to diverging regulatory approaches, particularly regarding Basel III, where the U.S. is less stringent than Canada.
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56% Bias Score
EU Tourism Sector Projected to Grow, but Faces Challenges
The EU travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute €1.9 trillion to the EU's GDP in 2025, employing 25.7 million people, but faces challenges from overtourism and global competition, prompting calls for reduced bureaucracy and increased sustainability.
EU Tourism Sector Projected to Grow, but Faces Challenges
The EU travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute €1.9 trillion to the EU's GDP in 2025, employing 25.7 million people, but faces challenges from overtourism and global competition, prompting calls for reduced bureaucracy and increased sustainability.
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44% Bias Score
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