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Swedish PM Urges EU Leaders to Embrace Open Competition

2/11/2026

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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Sweden) will meet EU leaders in Belgium amid tensions over Emmanuel Macron's Buy European initiative.
Kristersson argues that protecting European companies from global competition could hinder competitiveness.
Kristersson cited Spotify as a European tech success and urged an open approach including British and Norwegian firms.
Kristersson urged EU leaders to address the transatlantic relations crisis and pursue long-term reforms to strengthen the bloc's economic resilience.

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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Sweden) will meet EU leaders in Belgium amid tensions over Emmanuel Macron's Buy European initiative.
Kristersson argues that protecting European companies from global competition could hinder competitiveness.
Kristersson cited Spotify as a European tech success and urged an open approach including British and Norwegian firms.
Kristersson urged EU leaders to address the transatlantic relations crisis and pursue long-term reforms to strengthen the bloc's economic resilience.