A Step Towards More Accessible Medicines for Europeans 💊🇪🇺 I welcome the new legislation presented yesterday by the @EU_Commission, a crucial step towards strengthening the EU’s competitiveness in pharmaceutical policy and, most importantly, ensuring that people have access to the medicines they need. Because a strong and competitive EU is not just about the economy and defence, it is also about healthcare. Key statistics speak for themself: 📌 Nearly 70% of prescribed medicines in the EU are generics. 📌 Yet, over the past decades, the production of their active ingredients has largely moved outside Europe, making these essential medicines harder to access. 📌Since early 2025, Slovakia has been facing shortages of more than 120 types of medicine, including antibiotics and treatments for high blood pressure. No one should worry about whether their essential medication will be available when they need it. Me and my colleagues at @progresivne_sk & @RenewEurope, we support the Commission’s initiative—we will work hard to ensure that patients in all EU countries, including smaller ones like Slovakia, don’t face shortages of crucial medicines. Better healthcare for people in Slovakia and across Europe is something I care deeply about. I am looking forward to continuing this important work!💙 #competitiveEU #healthcare

Small ambitions get small results. The EU must think bigger, push harder, and seize its future. Let’s cut the red tape for our businesses to succeed in the global marketplace! Dream big or be left behind. #competitiveness #CompetitiveEU

In a world of fast-paced change, you either disrupt the status quo or watch as others disrupt you. We want the EU to be the leader of the next big shift and for our businesses to succeed. #competitiveness #CompetitiveEU

The EU can’t afford to concede ground in the global marketplace. It’s time to step up, support our industries, and build a competitive edge that lasts. #competitiveness #CompetitiveEU

Innovation isn’t just an option - it's a necessity. To avoid falling into irrelevance, the EU must push boundaries, embrace technology, and be fearless. And we must cut the red tape! #competitiveness #CompetitiveEU

We want European businesses to succeed! Innovation thrives when bold moves replace unnecessary bureaucracy. To lead the world, Europe must streamline and simplify. Let’s cut the red tape! #competitiveness #CompetitiveEU

Global markets are more competitive than ever. We either lead with innovation or risk stagnating in mediocrity. Europe's success depends on innovation and reindustrialisation. #competitiveness #CompetitiveEU

We have a choice to make: unleash growth or remain stuck in red tape. Europe's future depends on bold leadership and decisive action. Will we lead or lag behind? It is time to reduce bureaucracy and embrace #competitiveness at every level. #CompetitiveEU

🔑 “This includes, for example, combating high energy prices by completing the Energy Union through increased investment in physical infrastructure across national borders,” highlights @MEP_Ehler. #CompetitiveEU 8/9

💡 “As energy prices outside Europe will remain cheaper for the foreseeable future, we must take specific and targeted measures to strengthen and support the #steel industry as one of Europe's key sectors,” says @MEP_Ehler. #CompetitiveEU 7/9

🟢 Steel production is systemically important for industrial production in Europe, and green steel is indispensable on our path to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Therefore, Europe must succeed in making the green #steel business model competitive. #CompetitiveEU 6/9

🏗️ The steel sector isn’t just about #steel. It's a critical pillar supporting Europe’s construction, automotive, and renewable energy industries - sectors that are vital to achieving EU climate goals and maintaining economic stability. #CompetitiveEU 5/9

⚡ On top of this, European #steel producers are grappling with soaring energy costs - an issue shared by all energy-intensive industries. The cost burden continues to rise, making it increasingly difficult for them to stay competitive. #CompetitiveEU 4/9

🚫Current trade policies fail to ensure fair competition. While mechanisms like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism were introduced to ensure fair competition, they have not been fully effective, as some countries have found ways to circumvent them. #CompetitiveEU 3/9

🌍 The #steel industry is a cornerstone of European economic stability, but it's under serious threat. Global overcapacity, particularly from Chinese steel production, has flooded the European market with cheap imports, destabilising the industry. #CompetitiveEU 2/9

🚨 The #steel sector is facing a crisis that threatens the very foundation of European industry. Without immediate intervention, we risk widespread closures that will ripple across construction, automotive, and renewable energy sectors. 🧵Read the thread 👇 #CompetitiveEU 1/9

How can Europe stay competitive while achieving its climate and energy targets? 🌍💡 Join us for an essential discussion featuring insights from our latest report with @compasslexecon Check out the programme & register: shorturl.at/lzZrg #EnergyTransition #CompetitiveEU

🔎The EU has not improved in attractiveness to investors compared to our major competitors in the past year – say, almost 90% of our member federations in the latest #ReformBarometer Long-term sustainable EU growth requires a supportive policy environment #CompetitiveEU Check out our survey 👉businesseurope.eu/publicatio…

🔎2024 #ReformBarometer indicates a concerning trend: initial expectations for an improvement in the EU's Next Generation Recovery and Resilience facility implementation have faded. The dissatisfaction of our member federations with the implementation of their national plans increased from almost 30% to over 40%. #CompetitiveEU 🔗businesseurope.eu/publicatio…

Finance ministers have delivered an early Christmas present 🎁 to the EU economy. We count on the @Europarl_EN to quickly support the new fiscal rules and help Member States make progress in strengthening public finances. #ECOFIN #CompetitiveEU #EconomicGovernance