Unlocking the single market

In an increasingly fragmented and volatile global environment, deeper integration of the European Single Market stands out as Europe’s largest low-risk, high-return growth opportunity – one that can protect our industrial base and strengthen competitiveness, support interconnected and affordable energy systems, and enable scale-ups and innovation across borders. 

Yet, despite its proven benefits, the Single Market remains incomplete. Unlocking its full potential requires renewed political momentum, trust among stakeholders and a shared understanding of what is at stake. Completing the Single Market can boost productivity, accelerate the green and digital transitions, enhance social fairness and deliver tangible benefits to citizens across all regions of Europe. 

It is in this context that the Jacques Delors Friends of Europe Foundation is launching Europe 28 – Unlocking the Single Market: stronger together, an action coalition bringing together economic, societal, academic and institutional actors from across Europe. The coalition aims to build broad-based demand and political momentum to complete the European Single Market by 2028, while strengthening public understanding and participation. 

This policymakers’ dinner will convene senior policymakers and business leaders for a closed-door exchange on how to advance Single Market integration at a critical moment for Europe. The discussion will be joined by Enrico Letta, author of the report on the Future of the Single Market, former Prime Minister of Italy, and Member of the Governing Board of the Jacques Delors Friends of Europe Foundation.