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Dec 24, 16:09

German Economy Stagnates Amidst Multiple Challenges

Germany's economy faces stagnation in 2025 due to weak exports, sluggish consumption, declining investments, high energy costs, and loss of auto sector competitiveness; election uncertainty and geopolitical risks further complicate the situation.

German Economy Stagnates Amidst Multiple Challenges

Germany's economy faces stagnation in 2025 due to weak exports, sluggish consumption, declining investments, high energy costs, and loss of auto sector competitiveness; election uncertainty and geopolitical risks further complicate the situation.

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What are the long-term structural issues hindering Germany's economic growth, and what policy changes are needed to overcome them?

Without significant reforms—reducing corporate tax burdens, improving infrastructure, and addressing labor shortages—Germany's structural stagnation could persist beyond 2025. The upcoming 2025 elections add political uncertainty, impacting investment decisions and delaying necessary reforms. The country's reliance on exports makes it vulnerable to global trade tensions.

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Dec 9, 13:09

Denmark's Competitiveness: A 'Flexicurity' Model and Clean Energy Leadership

Denmark ranked third in the 2024 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, a success attributed to its 'flexicurity' labor market model that combines flexible hiring and firing with robust unemployment benefits and active labor market policies, coupled with its leadership in clean energy.

Denmark's Competitiveness: A 'Flexicurity' Model and Clean Energy Leadership

Denmark ranked third in the 2024 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, a success attributed to its 'flexicurity' labor market model that combines flexible hiring and firing with robust unemployment benefits and active labor market policies, coupled with its leadership in clean energy.

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What factors contribute to Denmark's high ranking in global competitiveness despite the challenges facing the European Union?

"The 2024 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking placed Denmark third, behind Singapore and Switzerland. Denmark's strong showing is notable given the ongoing discussion about declining EU competitiveness. A key factor is Denmark's flexible labor market, known as 'flexicurity.', A2="Denmark's 'flexicurity' model combines easy hiring and firing with robust unemployment benefits and active labor market policies. This system, built on trust, allows businesses to adapt quickly while providing a safety net for workers. The unemployment rate is significantly below the EU average, with less than 0.36% of the workforce unemployed for 52 weeks in May 2024.

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Nov 9, 04:08

EU Summit: Boosting Competitiveness Amidst US Uncertainty

EU leaders met in Budapest to address the economic and political implications of the US elections, focusing on boosting competitiveness, defense, and tackling energy prices.

EU Summit: Boosting Competitiveness Amidst US Uncertainty

EU leaders met in Budapest to address the economic and political implications of the US elections, focusing on boosting competitiveness, defense, and tackling energy prices.

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What were the key recommendations of Mario Draghi's report?

Mario Draghi's report urged for significant investments (€800 billion annually) to improve economic productivity and competitiveness, and advocated for changes in EU competition policy.

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Nov 9, 01:05

EU's Competitiveness Pact: Common Debt Rejected

EU leaders adopt a competitiveness pact to boost the bloc's economy, but reject Mario Draghi's proposal for common debt.

EU's Competitiveness Pact: Common Debt Rejected

EU leaders adopt a competitiveness pact to boost the bloc's economy, but reject Mario Draghi's proposal for common debt.

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How does the agreement plan to fund its initiatives?

The agreement focuses on leveraging existing tools like the EU's multiannual budget, the European Investment Bank, and a Capital Markets Union plan. It also explores "developing new instruments," without specifying details, to fund initiatives for improved competitiveness.

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Nov 8, 10:16

Trump's Election: A Wake-Up Call for Europe?

Greek business leaders express concerns and hopes regarding the implications of Trump's election for Europe's competitiveness.

Trump's Election: A Wake-Up Call for Europe?

Greek business leaders express concerns and hopes regarding the implications of Trump's election for Europe's competitiveness.

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What actions does the Greek Minister of National Economy suggest the EU should take?

The Greek Minister of National Economy, Kostas Chatzidakis, emphasizes the need for the EU to act swiftly to improve competitiveness and complete the European Banking Union, highlighting the risk of being disregarded in the face of faster-moving global economies.

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Dec 12, 13:11

Greece Lags in Reforms, Institutions, and Competitiveness

The KEPE's 2024 productivity report reveals Greece's significant underperformance in reforms and institutions, ranking below 20th among EU27 in most IMD competitiveness indicators and facing challenges in FDI, judicial efficiency, and talent shortages, impacting its overall economic standing.

Greece Lags in Reforms, Institutions, and Competitiveness

The KEPE's 2024 productivity report reveals Greece's significant underperformance in reforms and institutions, ranking below 20th among EU27 in most IMD competitiveness indicators and facing challenges in FDI, judicial efficiency, and talent shortages, impacting its overall economic standing.

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How does Greece's judicial system's inefficiency and low FDI contribute to its overall economic competitiveness?

Greece's low ranking reflects systemic weaknesses. Its judicial system, the worst performing in the EU in 2023 according to the World Justice Project, suffers from lengthy procedures averaging 2100 days for competition cases, compared to 1500 days in the EU27. This inefficiency, coupled with a shortage of skilled talent (82%, highest in EU27 alongside Germany), hinders economic growth.

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Dec 2, 23:38

EU Prioritizes Sustainable Technology and Industrial Competitiveness

The EU unveiled its work program, focusing on sustainable technology, strategic autonomy, and competitiveness through initiatives like the Clean Industrial Deal, including an Action Plan on Affordable Energy and a European Competitiveness Fund, aiming to boost industrial policy and address energy se...

EU Prioritizes Sustainable Technology and Industrial Competitiveness

The EU unveiled its work program, focusing on sustainable technology, strategic autonomy, and competitiveness through initiatives like the Clean Industrial Deal, including an Action Plan on Affordable Energy and a European Competitiveness Fund, aiming to boost industrial policy and address energy se...

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What are the EU's immediate policy actions to enhance its industrial competitiveness and address energy security?

The EU is prioritizing sustainable technology, strategic autonomy, and competitiveness. Key initiatives include the Clean Industrial Deal, encompassing an Action Plan on Affordable Energy and an Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act, alongside a European Competitiveness Fund and Industrial Action Plans for key sectors like automotive and chemicals.

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Nov 9, 01:09

Draghi's Plan to Boost EU Competitiveness

Mario Draghi's report urges the EU to boost investment, reduce reliance on China, and streamline bureaucracy to compete with the US and China.

Draghi's Plan to Boost EU Competitiveness

Mario Draghi's report urges the EU to boost investment, reduce reliance on China, and streamline bureaucracy to compete with the US and China.

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What are Draghi's suggestions for improving the EU's decision-making processes?

Draghi stresses the need to streamline EU decision-making processes, simplifying bureaucracy and reducing delays. He notes that current regulations are excessive compared to the US, with 19 months needed for a law's implementation in the EU versus three months in the US.

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Nov 9, 01:05

EU adopts competitiveness deal, rejects common debt

EU leaders approved a competitiveness deal to counter economic stagnation but rejected a crucial recommendation for common debt issuance.

EU adopts competitiveness deal, rejects common debt

EU leaders approved a competitiveness deal to counter economic stagnation but rejected a crucial recommendation for common debt issuance.

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What alternative financing mechanisms are being considered by EU leaders?

While leaders acknowledge the need for financial solidarity, they opted to utilize existing tools like the EU's multiannual budget and the European Investment Bank, alongside exploring "new instruments" for financing.

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