Priorities for the next EU Commission (2024–2029)
From June 6 to 9, around 373 million EU citizens will be called upon to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament. The new European Commission and its new President will be elected shortly thereafter. Below, our experts explain which priorities they should set during their term of office in the EU’s most important institution. Their brief analyses focus on issues such as trade, security, EU enlargement, energy, and cyber and health policy.
Germany’s Economic Myths Debunked
Restricting Technology Leakage
Reforming the WTO Through Inclusive and Development-friendly Approaches
Why Europe Needs to Rediscover the Art of Political Innovation
Squeezed between the United States and China when it comes to innovation, the EU has been pointing to the “Brussels Effect.” Producing rules, though, does not compensate for not producing things. Europe needs more inclusive structures that reach beyond its borders rather than closing them down.
Germany Should Reengage with a United Kingdom in Flux
Seven years after the Brexit vote shocked Germany, it’s time for the two countries to rediscover common ground. Unfortunately, Berlin is sitting on its hands.
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