EU Leaders Rally to Boost Economic Competitiveness

In a series of high-level meetings, EU officials outline plans to enhance economic performance and close the growing gap with the U.S. and China.

EU leaders convened to discuss ways to improve the bloc's economic competitiveness amid rising challenges from global rivals.
Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta presented a report urging deeper integration of EU markets and better utilization of European savings.
The EU aims to invest more in green technologies and digital advancements to keep pace with U.S. and Chinese investments.
Contentious debates continue over how to finance these new investments, with some member states pushing for joint debt.
Letta's proposals include enhancing financial market integration and increasing the European Investment Bank's investment capacities.