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Europe's Growing Challenges: Can Competitiveness Be Restored?

9/8/2025

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Leaders at the Ambrosetti Forum highlight Europe's challenges in the global order.
Arancha González Laya compares Europe's issues to "cholesterol," suggesting they build up over time.
Markus Kerber notes Europe's struggle to adapt, losing benefits from a rules-based system.
Reports show Europe lagging behind the U.S. in economic competitiveness due to slow growth.
EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis introduces initiatives like the "Competitiveness Compass" to boost competitiveness.

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Story summary

Leaders at the Ambrosetti Forum highlight Europe's challenges in the global order.
Arancha González Laya compares Europe's issues to "cholesterol," suggesting they build up over time.
Markus Kerber notes Europe's struggle to adapt, losing benefits from a rules-based system.
Reports show Europe lagging behind the U.S. in economic competitiveness due to slow growth.
EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis introduces initiatives like the "Competitiveness Compass" to boost competitiveness.