President Metsola Urges Action for European Competitiveness and Energy Investment
At a Leaders' retreat on competitiveness, President Metsola emphasized the urgency of enhancing European competitiveness and investing in energy. He noted a 'narrow window of opportunity' to act decisively, citing the need for pragmatic realism and tangible results. Metsola highlighted recent parliamentary actions to simplify regulations and called for increased public and private funding in energy sectors. He also advocated for an ambitious free trade agenda, mentioning the ongoing EU-US trade agreement and the EU-Mercosur agreement.

President Metsola spoke at the Leaders' retreat, stressing the urgent need to boost European competitiveness and invest in energy. He indicated a narrow window to act following the impacts of the pandemic and the situation in Ukraine.
Metsola noted parliamentary achievements in simplifying regulations, including adjustments to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the Common Agricultural Policy. He called for reinforced public and private funding in high-potential sectors, particularly energy, to ensure stable supply at affordable prices. Furthermore, he emphasized pursuing an ambitious free trade agenda, mentioning the EU-Mercosur and EU-US trade agreements, and the importance of maintaining openness in trade.




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