Event Brief
Germany's Merz says time to act on EU competitiveness
Filed: Feb 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges EU to advance stalled reforms to enhance economic competitiveness against US and China.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Calls for action on EU reforms
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 8:41 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: To tackle economic rivalry with US and China
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