Published: October 30th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

At their meeting on Tuesday, the Permanent Representatives continued to work on the Budapest Declaration, which is scheduled to be adopted at the informal summit on Nov. 8 in Budapest. The declaration focuses on the New Deal for Competitiveness, aiming to enhance economic growth and strengthen the competitive position of member states in the global marketplace. The draft currently comprises ten pages, outlining strategic initiatives and collaborative policies designed to address shared economic challenges.