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“So Europe needs to be competitive and we also need to be competitive if we wish to remain an interesting economic partner for the United States. This has to be done on the basis of strength, of competitiveness.” quote by Angela Merkel
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“So Europe needs to be competitive and we also need to be competitive if we wish to remain an interesting economic partner for the United States. This has to be done on the basis of strength, of competitiveness.”

Angela Merkel

About This Quote

Europe must maintain strength and competitiveness to remain a valuable economic partner to the United States.

In simple terms: Europe needs to stay competitive.

Key Takeaway

Strengthen economic competitiveness.

Themes

economics geopolitics competitiveness

Mood

determined strategic

Type

policy analysis

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • business investment
  • international diplomacy
  • market innovation

Key Concepts

strategic positioning trade relations

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance growth and equity?
  • What policies boost competitiveness?
A Different Perspective

Competitiveness can conflict with social welfare goals.

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