EU Inc.
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US Global Order Retreat Eroding European Competitiveness
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns Europe’s post-war economic growth pillars—global trade, affordable energy, and U.S. security—are eroding. Geopolitical shifts, trade restrictions, and a reduced US security role are creating instability. Lagarde urges Europe to learn from the AI revolution, avoid past tech missed opportunities, and implement reforms like “EU Inc.” to foster domestic growth and competitiveness.