Tag #Economic Competitiveness

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European Business Leaders Must Drive Innovation to Compete Globally

Matthias Tauber of BCG and a colleague argue in two major European business publications that European business leaders, particularly those in the DAX and CAC 40, must take the lead in driving innovation and addressing regulatory challenges to remain competitive with the U.S. and China's substantial...

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
kathimerini.gr
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Greece's Economic Growth Amidst Global Uncertainty and Tax Reform Needs

Greece's economy continues to grow despite global uncertainty, but its 27th ranking in the International Tax Competitiveness Index (among 38 OECD countries) indicates the need for tax reforms to encourage investment and maintain economic stability.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elpais.com
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EU to Reform State Aid for Green Investments, Boosting Clean Industrial Deal

The European Commission will reform state aid rules to accelerate green investments, presenting the Clean Industrial Deal on February 26th to address the competitiveness gap with the US and China, using coinvestments, risk reduction, and tax incentives, although concerns remain about potential inequ...

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
nos.nl
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\"Netherlands Lags in Tech Innovation Amidst Regulatory Hurdles and Funding Cuts\"\

Due to restrictive regulations and reduced investment, the Netherlands is falling behind in technological innovation, seeing a sharp decline in new startups and scaling successes compared to the US, jeopardizing its global competitiveness.

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56% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elpais.com
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Spain Pushes for Doubled EU Budget, Proposing New Revenue Streams

The Spanish government proposed doubling the EU budget to 2% of GDP, with a focus on green transition (50% of investment) and defense, advocating for new common revenue streams like debt and extended repayment of the Recovery Fund to counter resistance from several EU capitals.

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
lemonde.fr
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EU Sustainability Directives Impose Steep Costs on European Businesses

Septodont, a €440 million French company, faces €500,000 in initial costs and tens of millions in annual fees to comply with the new EU CSRD and CS3D directives on sustainability reporting, raising concerns about European competitiveness compared to US deregulation.

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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EU's "Clean Industry Pact" Aims to Boost Competitiveness Through Lower Energy Costs

The European Commission unveiled its "Clean Industry Pact," a plan to boost European industrial competitiveness by reducing energy costs through tax incentives (e.g., lower VAT on electricity), streamlining energy grid access, and mitigating the impact of volatile gas prices, while adhering to clima...

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36% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
lexpress.fr
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France's €109 Billion AI Data Center Investment: A Bid for Technological Independence

France announced a €109 billion investment in AI data centers to bolster its technological independence, driven by the rising cost of AI model training and the US's dominance in AI computing power.

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
politico.eu
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France Proposes "Critical Chemicals Act" to Counter Europe's Chemical Industry Decline

France's proposed "Critical Chemicals Act" seeks to revitalize Europe's struggling chemical sector by designating 15 key compounds as "strategic," providing funding and faster permitting to counteract a 12 percent production drop since 2019, driven by high energy costs and global competition.

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elmundo.es
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EU Commission Launches Unprecedented Administrative Simplification Plan

The European Commission is committed to a substantial simplification effort, aiming to reduce administrative burdens by at least 25% for all companies and 35% for SMEs by 2029, saving €37.5 billion annually and enhancing European competitiveness.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
lexpress.fr
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France's Slow AI Adoption: A €12 Billion Missed Opportunity

While the world discusses AI's strategic implications, France lags in AI adoption; only 30-40% of businesses use AI, compared to nearly 60% in the US, hindering economic competitiveness and potentially costing the state €12 billion in savings. Montpellier's successful use of generative AI for public...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
lemonde.fr
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EU Unveils Competitiveness Plan to Counter US, China

The European Commission launched a "competitiveness compass" on January 29th, 2024, aiming to revitalize the EU's economy by reducing regulations, fostering innovation, and integrating strategic markets, facing challenges in funding and political will.

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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