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Speech by President Ursula von der Leyen at the high-level meeting of leading German business and industry associations

· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpeech by President Ursula von der Leyen at the high-level meeting of leading German business and industry associations

ContextSpeech in Berlin to the heads of Germany's leading business and industry associations; the European Commission proposes EU laws and policies and is trying to restore European competitiveness.

Why it mattersIt links Europe's competitiveness to new trade deals and lighter rules for growing companies, addressed directly to German industry leaders.

Problems raised
  1. Europe's competitiveness is at stake.
  2. Trade wars create uncertainty for investment.
  3. Rules burden growing companies.
Solutions proposed
  1. Phase out tariffs through trade deals.
  2. Open new markets.
  3. Ease rules for small mid-caps above 250 employees.
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