Brussels, Belgium, Feb 11, 2026 (AFP) - EU must 'tear down barriers' to become 'global giant': von der Leyen

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2026-02-11

The EU must "tear down the barriers" that prevent it from becoming a truly global economic 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. "We have to make progre......

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