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European competitiveness
Trade and competitiveness
Overview of the EU's competitiveness policy, including the Global Europe strategy.
Intellectual property
Working for more effective intellectual property rights worldwide
Protection and enforcement of intellectual property are crucial for the EU’s ability to compete in the global economy.
Market access
Promoting market access
Creating new opportunities for EU exporters in markets abroad and in the EU markets for developing countries' exporters is a key part of the European Commission's work.
Raw materials
Open markets for the building blocks of industry
Sustainable, secure and affordable access to raw materials is vital for industrial competitiveness in the EU.
Export credits
Regulating trade finance
Principles and regulations governing export credits in the EU.
Investment
Opening doors for foreign direct investment
The EU is the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the global economy.
Public procurement
Open international rules for public authorities buying goods and services
Public procurement is about how public authorities spend public money buying goods and services.
Dual use
Maintaining export controls for dual use goods
Dual use goods are products and technologies normally used for civilian purposes but which may have military applications.