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“Europe Will Deliver”: António Costa Sets Bold Competitiveness Agenda at EU Leaders’ Retreat
Alden Biesen, Belgium12 February 2026 at a pivotal moment for Europe’s economic future, António Costa emerged from the informal EU leaders’ retreat with a clear and forceful message: 2026 will…
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