In a context of growing global tensions, Daniel Calleja, director of the Representation of the Comisión Europea en España, he has claimed in Madrid an urgent integration of Single Market to ensure the independence and competitiveness of the UE in the face of current geopolitical risks.
During his speech to the European Affairs Committee of the Cámara de Comercio de EspañaThe senior official has defended the need for a new growth model. This paradigm shift rests on three fundamental pillars: strategic autonomy...the strengthening of trade alliances and renewed industrial leadership.Europe must find its place: if we do not unite, we will always be dependent on others«, He sentenced Calleja before representatives of the business sector.
The end of the model based on external dependencies
The transformation of the geopolitical order and the dizzying pace of technological advancement have invalidated the pillars upon which European progress was based in recent decades. According to the analysis of Calleja, the previous prosperity equation—based on the defense of Estados Unidos, the cheap energy of Rusia and the manufacture of China— it has definitely broken.
For the representative of the Comisión EuropeaThe solution lies in reducing external dependencies and accelerating political and industrial integration.We must reduce dependencies and accelerate political and industrial integration. If we don't act now, others will set the pace."He stated emphatically during the session."
Barriers in the Single Market and competitiveness gap
One of the most critical points highlighted is the cost of fragmentation Internal. Daniel Calleja He explained that the current barriers within the community market are equivalent to prohibitive tariffs, which hinders the ability of companies to operate on a continental scale.
The loss of competitiveness against powers such as Estados Unidos is directly attributed to the delay in digitalizationInnovation and connectivity. Added to this is a financial sector that continues to operate in a stagnant manner and an energy union that is not yet complete.
| Indicator / Concept | Data / Objective |
|---|---|
| Equivalent barriers in goods (tariffs) | 44 % |
| Equivalent barriers in services (tariffs) | 110 % |
| Weight of industry in current European GDP | 14,3 % |
| Target industrial weight in GDP by 2035 | 20 % |
| Number of countries with economic agreements with the EU | 79 |
Towards a new industrial and financial leadership
The purpose of Bruselas It is ambitious: to get the industry to reach the 20% of European GDP by the year 2035. To achieve this, it is imperative to guarantee access to critical raw materials and maintain an open markets policy with strategic intelligence.
Among the transformation tools highlighted by the director, two regulatory and financial innovations stand out:
- Regime 28: A new, uniform legal framework that will allow companies to operate under a single set of regulations, parallel to the 27 existing national systems.
- Savings and Investment Union: A vehicle designed to channel private savings towards productive investment, SMEs and startups, being the preliminary step to Single Capital Markets.
Finally, Calleja He stressed that without a financial architecture that allows for the financing of large industrial projects and the technological transition, Europa It will not be able to lead global value chains.
Key points and frequently asked questions about the future of the European Union
What is the so-called "Regime 28" mentioned by Daniel Calleja?
It is a uniform legal framework proposed by the Unión Europea which will allow companies to operate under a single regulation throughout the Community territory, avoiding the bureaucracy of the current 27 national systems.
What is the European Commission's industrial target for 2035?
La UE It seeks to increase the weight of industry in the European Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current 14,3% to reach 20% in 2035, thus reinforcing its autonomy and presence in the value chains.
Why is the European growth model considered to have run its course?
Because it was based on external pillars that have disappeared or become unstable: security dependent on Estados Unidos, cheap Russian energy and dependence on Chinese manufacturing.
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