EU leaders hold castle retreat to address economic challenges from US and China
EU leaders will meet at a Belgian castle to discuss strategies for competing with the U.S. and China. They aim to boost growth and unify their single market.
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European Union leaders are scheduled to hold a brainstorming retreat at Alden Biesen castle in Belgium 
BE to discuss strategies for improving the bloc's economic competitiveness against the United States 
US and China 
CN. The gathering, announced for 2026-02-11T07:02:03.000Z, is driven by concerns over slower growth, productivity gaps, and innovation lags within the 27-nation bloc. The European Council and the European Commission intend to use the retreat to set policy priorities that address structural weaknesses and external pressures.
BE to discuss strategies for improving the bloc's economic competitiveness against the United States US and China CN. The gathering, announced for 2026-02-11T07:02:03.000Z, is driven by concerns over slower growth, productivity gaps, and innovation lags within the 27-nation bloc. The European Council and the European Commission intend to use the retreat to set policy priorities that address structural weaknesses and external pressures.
