Posted 3/28/2024, 7:58:41 AM
How have Europe's economic issues fared on von der Leyen's watch?
- Launched the €832 billion NextGenerationEU fund to revive pandemic-stricken economies, but rollout has been slow and funds may be too restrictive
- Pushing ambitious Green Deal targets, but faces backlash from industries fearing job losses and difficulties in affordability
- Aiming to reduce reliance on China for green tech, but risks hampering climate goals and growth by limiting access to vital imports
- Struggling with labor and skills shortages across many key sectors, exacerbated by aging population, but avoided addressing needed immigration
- Steered EU through crises and achieved some cooperation, but progress requires convincing national leaders; faces economic headwinds in potential second term