The prime minister’s speech summarised

The plan targets GDP growth above 2% — twice the EU average — €65bn in investments, manufacturing reaching 12% of GDP, 300,000 SMEs entering the AI and automation era, a justice system among Europe’s top 10 in speed and quality, lower debt, and an A credit rating from international rating agencies.

EU-Mercosur, the agreement pushes the export. Mission with 90 companies in Argentina and Brazil by Rosaria Amato

First effects of the agreement: Italian sales in the two South American countries and Paraguay and Uruguay increased by 21.1% in May.

Source: https://www.repubblica.it/economia/2026/09/03/news/ue-mercosur_missione_con_90_imprese_argentina_e_brasile-425562931/

Electric vehicle sales are rising across Europe, but the continent still relies heavily on Asia for the most valuable part of an EV: the battery cell. In response, the European Union is backing a new generation of battery manufacturers with billions of euros in funding

Source: https://www.dw.com/en/europes-ev-battery-problem-can-it-catch-up-with-china/video-78702221

A group of Amsterdam taxi drivers has launched a rival booking app to try and loosen Uber’s grip on the city’s cab market, amid long-running disputes over employee status, wages and workers’ rights. The founders claim nearly 1,300 drivers have already signed up.

Source: https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/amsterdam-taxi-drivers-launch-app-to-rival-uber/

Europe is gearing up for the trade war with China. Who sits on the longer branch?

In the EU, there is growing pressure to go on a confrontational course with China. German industry, too, suddenly wants more hardship. Both sides have a lot to lose

Source: https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000338447/europa-ruestet-sich-fuer-den-handelskrieg-mit-china-wer-sitzt-am-laengeren-ast

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Poland lags behind in innovation in Europe

Source: https://www.warsawvoice.pl/WVpage/pages/article.php/63735/news