Labour market is the main barrier to companies' competitiveness
This conclusion is part of a survey conducted by the Portuguese Industrial Association.

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This conclusion is part of a survey conducted by the Portuguese Industrial Association.

EU leaders are increasingly recognizing the need to address the competitiveness crisis, with calls for urgent political and economic action. While past analyses have highlighted the issue of slow growth, it has not been treated as an immediate emergency. Leaders like Costa advocate for a political boost, while Macron proposes a significant economic overhaul to stimulate growth.

“The next year will be decisive for the advancement of the circular economy, both in Portugal and in the European Union. We are entering a phase of regulatory consolidation and practical implementation,” says Ana Costa, Director of Sustainability and Blue Economy at Beta-i. The European landscape is marked by the Circular Economy Act (CEA), which has just concluded ...

The Draghi Report's ambitions force Europe to confront uncomfortable realities: it is falling significantly behind global competitors. The analysis argues that the ‘race’ has been underway for years and that closing the gap requires urgent, active policy choices — including structural reforms, targeted investment and a renewed focus on competitiveness across the single market.
