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EU Informal Summit Aims to Outline Measures to Boost Competitiveness

Published February 11, 2026, 14:00
EU Informal Summit Aims to Outline Measures to Boost Competitiveness

The informal European Union Summit, to be held on Thursday, February 12th, aims to outline specific measures to boost competitiveness and economic growth, rather than to reach a new strategy. The discussion will focus on the single market in a new geopolitical environment, with an emphasis on removing barriers, facilitating businesses, and unlocking investment. Key themes of the Summit include strengthening European scale, maintaining and developing strategic industries (such as artificial intelligence, the chemical industry, steel and aluminum), and addressing European dependencies and vulnerabilities (such as critical raw materials and digital infrastructure). The goal is to identify specific measures that will have a real impact on reducing barriers and making life easier for businesses and citizens in the single market. The EU has strong advantages, such as the single market, the rule of law and the institutional framework, but it must address its weaknesses. The status of the European company is also expected to be discussed, and leaders will seek solutions to reduce barriers, strengthen scale in production and reduce vulnerabilities.