Ursula von der Leyen has suggested countries willing to work on economic matters should go ahead in smaller groups if unanimity cannot be found ahead of a key summit focused on bolstering the European economy squeezed between the US and China.
The head of the European Commission said the goal remains to push through an "ambitious" economic agenda agreed by all 27 member states, but if that is not possible due to political differences, member states should turn to smaller coalitions.
