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At a Leaders' retreat on competitiveness, President Metsola emphasized the urgency of enhancing European competitiveness and investing in energy. He noted a 'narrow window of opportunity' to act decisively, citing the need for pragmatic realism and tangible results.

Metsola highlighted recent parliamentary actions to simplify regulations and called for increased public and private funding in energy sectors. He also advocated for an ambitious free trade agenda, mentioning the ongoing EU-US trade agreement and the EU-Mercosur agreement.