EU competitiveness relaunch a priority for Renew Europe

Following an exchange of views with Mario Draghi today in the European Parliament, ahead of the expected launch of his report on EU competitiveness, Renew Europe President Valérie Hayer strongly welcomed the exchange and looks forward to the report’s publication. Renew Europe hopes and expects that the reports written by both Mr Draghi and Mr Letta will become a key foundation of the policy programme of the incoming European Commission.

In February, Renew Europe adopted a paper and ten-point plan to relaunch the EU’s competitiveness. This paper was addressed to Mario Draghi, former ECB President, in a formal letter. Enhancing European competitiveness and prosperity remains a key pillar of Renew Europe’s expectations for the incoming European Commission.

Commenting after the exchange of views with Mr Draghi, President of Renew Europe, Valérie Hayer, said:

"European competitiveness is a top priority for Renew Europe and we look forward to Mr Draghi's report. At a time when Europe is losing its cutting edge to the US and China, there is no time to lose.

We want the next European Commission to be better at implementing EU legislation and to show greater ambition regarding the reforms that are needed to make Europe more competitive and autonomous. We cannot fall victim to the false dichotomy of extremist politicians of choosing between saving the planet or the competitiveness of our agricultural sector, or the protection of digital rights versus innovation."