## Insights Explore reports, Agenda Blogs and videos from previous Annual Meetings related to the work of Leaders for European Growth and Competitiveness. ## Reports ### Leaders for European Growth and Competitiveness First Edition The first edition of the Leaders for European Growth and Competitiveness Annual Report presents solutions to Europe's competitiveness challenges across four interconnected themes: Clean and Competitive Energy and Industry; Technology and Innovation; Financial Markets; and External Partnerships. [Explore](https://www.weforum.org/publications/leaders-for-european-growth-and-competitiveness-1st-edition-2026/) ### Delivering on the European Green Deal: A Private Sector Perspective, Second Edition Following the European elections in June 2024, the European Green Deal remains the central policy blueprint for achieving climate neutrality by 2050. [Explore](https://www.weforum.org/publications/delivering-on-the-european-green-deal-a-private-sector-perspective-second-edition/) ### Open But Secure Europe's Path to Strategic Interdependence This report examines how Europe must confront its vulnerabilities and rethink its role in this new global landscape. [Explore](https://www.weforum.org/publications/open-but-secure-europe-s-path-to-strategic-interdependence/) ### Europe in the Intelligent Age: From Ideas to Action This white paper proposes ideas to accelerate Europe’s competitiveness and investment environment, with a sharp focus on impact, both at speed and at scale. [Explore](https://www.weforum.org/publications/europe-in-the-intelligent-age-from-ideas-to-action/) ## Insights *Articles, analysis and thought leadership* ## Curated publications ## Featured Content ### Business's 4 priorities for a green and competitive EU Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/09/eu-deal-green-competitive-sustainable-business/) ### 5 areas the EU must focus on to meet climate targets Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/preview/a0e18680-6b2e-4222-995d-17743cdc3c4d/) ### How permitting processes are hampering Europe’s energy transition Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/09/wind-energy-permitting-processes-europe/) ### The ‘Intelligent Age’ has arrived. This is how it can accelerate SDG progress Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/10/the-intelligent-age-has-arrived-this-is-how-it-can-accelerate-sdg-progress/) ### Why cooperation is essential to build ‘intelligent economies’ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/06/intelligent-economies-fragmented-world-growth/) ### How to increase Europe’s competitiveness in the new global economy Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/11/how-to-increase-europe-s-competitiveness-in-the-new-global-economy/) ## Annual Meeting Public Sessions ### European Green Deal, Anyone? | Davos 2024 In its ambition to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050, the European Commission led the rollout of era-defining green legislation during its current term and aims to mobilize at least €1 trillion in sustainable investments over the next decade. As the European Green Deal faces political headwinds in the run-up to the 2024 parliamentary elections, what does its future look like? ### Defending Europe's United Front | Davos 2024 European nations have made unprecedented strides both in increasing and pooling resources for their collective defence, with common procurement for military supplies for Ukraine, Finland in NATO and Sweden not far behind, and Denmark signing up to Europe's joint defence policy in the space of two years. Yet, as domestic politics in Europe and in its key security partners threaten unity, what are the implications for European defence cooperation? ### Musical Chairs: Europe in the New Global Economy | Davos 2024 The EU remains the second largest single market in the world and has maintained its competitiveness by championing free trade, fair competition and a rules-based system. However, with massive structural shifts in the global economy framed by discussions of strategic autonomy and further accelerated by rapid technological advancements, is the EU at risk of falling ever further behind other major economies? ### Europe's Rush to Innovate | Davos 2024 Europe is a world leader in science and research, with its innovation performance increasing for the EU as a whole by almost 10% since 2016, but the bloc struggles to capture the economic value of its innovation prowess. With global value chains undergoing rapid transformation and key markets for European goods slowing down, how can leaders from finance, research and government come together to address the bottlenecks in Europe's innovation ecosystem? ### Get involved! For more information, please reach out to your dedicated Forum contact or fill out the form. [Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?initiative_id=d39d1146-2b62-42a0-bf7e-6e8f14e4aa9b&page_id=f14ebfec-db04-45c1-a2de-cbfbe57221f5)