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Single market: How Costa and von der Leyen aim to overcome national resistance

The President of the European Council wants to draw heads of state and government away from their traditional positions through an open discussion format. The goal is to set concrete deadlines for key dossiers related to further integration of the single market.

12. February 2026
António Costa und Friedrich Merz
António Costa wants to shift EU leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, away from their traditional positions. (EU-Rat)

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Last updated: 12. February 2026