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Special Address by President von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum

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

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpecial Address by President von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum

ContextThe President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered a Special Address at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Why it mattersVon der Leyen tells the global business elite that the era of hyperglobalisation is over and sets out Europe's competitiveness plan.

Problems raised
  1. The era of hyperglobalisation has ended and geopolitics is reshaping trade.
  2. Europe faces a competitiveness gap.
  3. Savings are not channelled into productive investment.
Solutions proposed
  1. Create a European Savings and Investments Union.
  2. Boost risk capital and the free flow of investment.
  3. Engage pragmatically with partners while defending European interests.
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