The German Chancellor calls for radical reforms to the European single market
He added: "We can no longer rely on to defend us, China to supply us with raw materials, and Russia to be ready for peace again at some point" Mertz’s speech came on the eve of a summit in Berlin during which he and French President Emmanuel Macron will call for greater European digital sovereignty and reduce dependence on giant American technology companies. He commented on "His participation in creating the single market" In the 1980s, he expressed his regret that it had become… "A bureaucratic beast in many ways"contrary to the intentions of its founders. Merz said that many companies across Europe are under the impression that the single market "It does not provide freedom so much as frequently restricts it"adding: "We have to change this situation together". A special meeting of EU leaders in February will discuss ways to reduce bureaucracy and increase the continent’s industrial competitiveness. Last week, the centre-right and far-right blocs in the European Parliament joined forces to support weakening the legislation, sparking widespread condemnation from centrist and left-wing lawmakers.
Called Friedrich Merz Monday to European Single Market Increasing industrial competitiveness
