Danish EU Presidency Urges Swift Action to Complete Europe’s Single Market
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Speaking before the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre, representing Denmark as the current EU Council Presidency, delivered a powerful address calling for the completion of the European Union’s Single Market — describing it as “the only way to help our companies attract more investments and protect our citizens’ way of life.”
In her address during the plenary debate titled “Time to complete a fully integrated Single Market: Europe’s key to growth and future prosperity,” Bjerre adopted a rallying tone reminiscent of “Make EU Great Again,” emphasizing that Europe cannot afford to fall behind in global competition.
She warned that fragmentation within the Single Market continues to cost Europe growth, jobs, and competitiveness, echoing the findings of both the Letter and Derko Reports. Highlighting progress already made, Bjerre praised the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for ensuring fair competition online and consumer protection, as well as the Internal Market Emergency and Resilience Act, which strengthens Europe’s crisis preparedness.
However, she insisted that “this is still not enough.” The Danish Presidency, she said, is prioritizing the removal of remaining barriers and simplifying EU regulation to reduce the administrative burden on companies. Denmark supports the European Commission’s 2028 Single Market Roadmap, recently unveiled by President Ursula von der Leyen, which aims to fully digitalize the market and align it with business needs.
Bjerre revealed that EU competitiveness ministers are already discussing digitalization targets, with clear objectives and timelines expected by December 2025. She also underlined the importance of the “simplification omnibus proposals,” urging the European Parliament to move swiftly toward agreement to cut red tape.
The minister emphasized a joint responsibility among the Commission, Council, and Parliament to ensure new legislation does not impose extra costs on businesses. She described ongoing discussions among EU finance and European affairs ministers about evaluating the costs and benefits of regulation across sectors.
Finally, Bjerre called for urgent action to remove the so-called “Terrible Ten Barriers” still obstructing the Single Market, particularly in services. She demanded better implementation and enforcement, warning against “gold-plating” national practices that distort EU rules.
Bjerre concluded with a clear call to unity and urgency: “Only a stable and solid single market will secure Europe’s growth and prosperity for the next generation. The choice is clear. The time to act is now — together.”
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