Von der Leyen says "Competitiveness starts at home" in agenda to clear market barriers
“Competitiveness starts at home. And we’re doing our homework. Simplifying rules, across the board. Making affordable and clean energy flow with an upcoming Energy Union roadmap. And lifting the remaining barriers to our market, our best asset ↓ link.europa.eu/BcjQB7”
— Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President
Reported October 21, 2026 by bsky.app. Checked word for word against that report.
✦ Summary · October 21, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
In a post dated Oct. 21, 2026, Ursula von der Leyen laid out steps she presented as improving the ability to compete. She said her team intended to clear obstacles that still restrict the market, was preparing a plan tied to the Energy Union meant to support cheaper and cleaner power, and was working to reduce regulatory complexity. The post did not identify the rules or obstacles involved or give a schedule for the Energy Union plan. It sets out a policy agenda spanning market access, energy, and regulation.
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- bsky.app ↗︎21 OCT 2026