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and beyond?
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Europe’s merits (postmodern era):
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peace, security and prosperity
single market (incl. approach influencing global companies)
currency union
on education, the Erasmus+ programme
free trade agenda (largest trade power in the world)
reform of financial sector
agrees ‘2020 growth strategy’
largest aid donor in the world
All these merits are the result of common decisions of
member states
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The European Union is seen as
the most successful integration
experiment of all time and the
largest area with a common
prosperity in human history
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You would think everything is
right with Europe.
But what image does the EU conjure up? And is
Europe really functioning properly?
Standard Eurobarometer 82, Autumn 2014 (European Commission)
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Counteracting pressures / business to finish:
economics & money:
Greece away from the brink and protecting the eurozone from economic and financial
crisis;
foreign & security policy:
appeasement of conflict Ukraine_Russia, counteracting terrorism, a strict but fair
migration policy, and more union in European defence;
energy & climate:
integration of energy-markets, energy governance (European Agency), energy demand,
collaboration and coordination, and smart grids are in further progress;
humanitarian, institutional aspects, and European identity:
Greece away from the brink, a modern construction of the European Union,
strengthening, create perspectives for better human conditions, and build on and spread
ideas for an European identity.
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apps for Europe
True talks and
narratives
about Europe
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Step by step, and when needed using the concept of
differentiated integration and approach of multi-level
governance, Europe is fixing its problems on economy,
finance and in politics. Europe is on the road of more unity.
But as we know, Europe is growing to search a form and
finding its way very often due to major setbacks.
“Only together we can make sure that the freedom of
opportunities we have built in the last decades can be
there also for the future generations and for the present
generations all around our borders”.
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Thank you for your attention.
Any questions?
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