Carlos Cuerpo, the Spanish Minister of Economy, urged the European Union to remain united against criticism from the Trump administration regarding Europe's leadership and economic policies. He emphasized the need for the EU to take initiative and promote closer integration among member states. Cuerpo defended the EU's benefits, citing Spain's economic growth since joining in 1986. Despite strong growth predictions for Spain, the conservative opposition criticized the government for failing to approve the budget, highlighting ongoing issues with executive weakness. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)