STRASBOURG:The EU must “tear down” the economic barriers that prevent it from becoming a truly global giant, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, ahead of leaders’ talks on making the 27-nation bloc more competitive. “Our companies need capital right now. So let’s get it done this year,” the commission president told EU lawmakers as she outlined key steps to bridging the gap with China and the United States.

Il discorso alla vigilia di incontro per rilanciare l’economia dei 27

European Commission president says: ‘We have the second largest economy in the world, but we are driving it with the handbrake on’

STRASBOURG:The EU must “tear down” the economic barriers that prevent it from becoming a truly global giant, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, ahead…