Editorial: A Challenging Juncture for von der Leyen II.

EUROPEAN Central Bank ; EUROPEAN Commission

The editorial discusses the challenges facing the European Commission under von der Leyen II, emphasizing the need to address economic decline, prepare for enlargement, and defend Europe's geopolitical position. It highlights past responses to crises and outlines current economic challenges, including low investment, lack of innovation, and productivity gaps. The editorial also touches on the rise of extreme right parties, the concept of competitiveness, and the difficulties in defining and achieving it. Additionally, it mentions the EU's geopolitical ambitions, particularly in defense and security, and proposes a focus on delivering and enforcing existing rules to drive growth and stability. [Extracted from the article]

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