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A truck with a European Union flag and the word "Iva" (meaning 'Yes') on it is driven past the office of [Malta's Prime Minister Eddie Fenech Adami] in Valletta March 10, 2003. Fenech announced that national elections would take place on April 12, and if re-elected will sign the EU Accession Treaty in Athens on April 16.?? OUT

This tracker curates the latest insights, data and analysis from and on the region.

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Keep up with the latest insights, data and analysis from and on the region

What’s shaping Europe right now? Drawing on the World Economic Forum’s network of leaders and experts, this tracker curates the latest insights, data and analysis from and on the region to help make sense of the news.

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Powering up for an uncertain future

The EU wants to raise manufacturing's economic contribution to 20% of overall GDP in the next decade, so the region can better compete on the global stage. But first: regulatory reform, and a lot of infrastructure investment.

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  • How to power Europe’s industrial competitiveness in an era of uncertainty

A critical time for dialogue in a critical location

The World Economic Forum convened a meeting of senior political leaders and business executives in Istanbul -- a location at the nexus of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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The war's impact on Europe: flight troubles, central bankers in a pinch

Europe is not immune from the far-reaching impacts of the Iran war its resulting supply shock. This piece touches on two distinct impacts: travel and logistics troubles, and new inflationary pressure just as expectations had mounted for an easing of interest rates.

A 'defining moment' for Europe

This World Economic Forum report digs into the effects of shifting global power dynamics on Europe, and explores ways to confront vulnerabilities and rethink the region's role.

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Keep up with the latest insights, data and analysis from and on the region

What’s shaping Europe right now? Drawing on the World Economic Forum’s network of leaders and experts, this tracker curates the latest insights, data and analysis from and on the region to help make sense of the news.

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