Nobody in Europe will be abandoned. Nobody in Europe will be excluded. Europe only succeeds if we work together.
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So Europe needs to be competitive and we also need to be competitive if we wish to remain an interesting economic partner for the United States. This has to be done on the basis of strength, of competitiveness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Countries must maintain competitiveness to be valued partners in the global economy.
In this quote, Angela Merkel emphasizes the importance of competitiveness for Europe in maintaining its status as an appealing economic partner for the United States. She suggests that to be seen as strong and relevant in the global market, Europe must focus on enhancing its economic strengths and capabilities, highlighting the interconnected nature of international trade and partnerships.
Themes
CompetitivenessEconomyGlobalEuropePartnership
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about international trade policies.
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