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The Barroso commission is promoting the re-launched Lisbon agenda as its flagship project (Photo: European Community, 2006)

Brussels upbeat about economic reform drive

The EU's reform process is bearing fruit, the European Commission has concluded in a report on the bloc's re-launched "Lisbon agenda" on competitiveness. But Brussels also said weak competition - particularly in energy markets - is holding Europe back.

The report - adopted on Tuesday (12 December) - includes country-specific recommendations as well as general remarks on where the EU needs to boost its efforts in a bid to achieve more growth and jobs.

The study's optimistic tone co...

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The Barroso commission is promoting the re-launched Lisbon agenda as its flagship project (Photo: European Community, 2006)

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