Competitive and autonomous industries, reducing dependencies
Competitiveness
The EU is committed to bolstering its long-term competitiveness, prosperity and leadership on the global stage and to strengthening its strategic autonomy.
Topics
Free movement of goods, services, capital and people in the EU
Trade relations with partners worldwide
Capital markets union, attracting funding and boosting investment
Safe AI systems and respect for fundamental rights and values
Circularity, waste prevention and more sustainable materials
Fair competition in the digital economy
Securing a sustainable and affordable energy supply
Passengers' rights and cleaner, safer and more competitive transport
Technology and resilience for the digital age
Space policy for more jobs and growth
Regional development and cohesion funds
Harmonisation and ensuring the functioning of the single market
Sustainable management of EU fish stocks
Food security and more sustainable agriculture
Net-zero economy and fighting against climate change
Research and innovation to boost EU competitiveness
In focus
What the EU is doing to boost its competitiveness
The EU's role in global trade
Simplification of EU rules