Von der Leyen’s Davos economic vision for Europe

23/01/2025

Podcast by Charles Cohen, Giada Santana, Miriam Sáenz de Tejada

As European leaders and the world's most powerful companies descended upon Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum this week, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used the summit to unveil plans aimed at boosting the EU’s competitiveness, expanding trade, and attracting much-needed talent.

But is the market buying into it? Business leaders might see the EU blueprint short on specifics, as sluggish growth continues to weigh on the bloc, and the potential effects of US tariffs remain difficult to gauge.

Can Brussels steer Europe through mounting global challenges? And how robust is its economic playbook for the future?

In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with economy reporter Thomas Moller Nielsen about the EU’s stance on innovation, competitiveness, and tariffs as publicised in Davos.

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