Towards a new pact for Europe
This report examines the challenges facing the European Union and proposes a 'New Pact for Europe' based on three pillars—Enabling, Supportive, and Participatory Union—and a grand project for an Energy Union.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | king baudouin foundation, Bertelsmann Stiftung, New Pact for Europe |
| Authors: | Andrej Stuchlik, Anneke Denecker, Gerrit Rauws, Inês Do Carmo, Jacki Davis, Joachim Fritz-vannahme, Margarida Oliveira, Stefan Schäfers, Janis A. Emmanouilidis |
| Page count: | 53 pages |
Methods
The research method involved drafting a report by a Reflection Group of EU experts, enriched by input from an Advisory Group of prominent Europeans. The report served as input for debates in 17 EU Member States, involving citizens, policymakers, and stakeholders. Feedback from these events informed further discussions, leading to this second report.
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Key Insights
The 'New Pact for Europe' report addresses the EU's current challenges and future direction. It suggests that the EU is at a crossroads, needing strategic decisions on its future. The report proposes a 'New Pact for Europe' with three main pillars—an Enabling Union, a Supportive Union, and a Participatory Union—plus a grand project for an Energy Union. The Enabling Union focuses on stimulating investment and promoting growth and jobs. The Supportive Union aims to enhance the EU's social dimension, while the Participatory Union seeks to increase democratic legitimacy and citizen involvement. The grand project, an Energy Union, is intended to unify and provide momentum for the EU by addressing energy security and diversification. The report argues that these measures are ambitious but realistic, and most could be implemented within the current EU Treaties. It suggests that the EU must demonstrate political will and commitment to restore confidence and equip the Union to meet future challenges.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | challenges | citizen empowerment | democratic legitimacy | economic growth | economy | enabling union | energy union | eu reforms | european integration | governance | growth | integration | investment | new pact | participatory union | politics | social dimension | supportive union | treaty changes