Von Der Leyen Floats Two-Speed Europe Ahead Of Economy Summit

By Nikolaus J. Kurmayer

(EurActiv) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has suggested that EU capitals should move ahead in small groups rather than wait for all 27 to agree, as the bloc struggles to revive its economy.

EU leaders are set to meet on Thursday at Belgium’s Alden Biesen to “brainstorm” a way to overcome the bloc’s economic malaise. 

At the heart of Europe’s struggles is the ill-functioning single market, where different national market...