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EU in the World: What should be the EU's role in the world?

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Poverty, corruption, inequality, climate change… The European Union cannot tackle global challenges alone. We rely on other countries and organisations. We sign trade agreements and we have our say on international matters through our presence in multilateral bodies. We help build strong democracies and we support citizens' rights to participate in free and fair elections. We closely follow the events happening in countries such as Iran, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, the United States or Syria, among many others. Their instability, their decisions and their political context has an impact on us.

Through development and cooperation aid, we provide funding in many different fields and in many different countries while promoting our values and contributing to achieve peace and prosperity in the world. As a global actor, the EU has a very important role to play in the defense of human rights and in the prosecution of those who perpetrate them.

We cannot ignore that the EU has a global footprint. However, what should its role be? How can we ensure that other countries uphold our values? What should the focus of EU’s external policy be? Tell us what you think. Have your say on global matters that affect your daily life. Help shape Europe’s foreign agenda.

What people think

105 comments on EU in the World: What should be the EU's role in the world?
Nikolay  • 02 May 2021

I would like my country to leave the EU .

Response to Nikolay by Mariano Scholl  • 15 June 2021

I'd like my country ( Switzerland, as I'm both Swiss and Austrian) to join the EU.

Response to Mariano Scholl by Pauluis QMAM  • 16 July 2021

We are the children of Life on Mother Earth.
Take Care, and Work for the World !

Milton Delgado  • 14 May 2021

As we begin seeing the major effects of climate change on the world, the EU must make sure to keep its own structure and safety first in mind at all times. We are entering a phase where increases in everything from droughts to famine will lead to immeasurable suffering, and we must understand now that it is impossible structurally to take in the millions of refugees that will be, and already are, fleeing areas of desolation.

At the same time we have a responsibility to help as many as possible with our resources, and work alongside less advanced countries to help them catch up infra-structurally and socially.

The EU’s role in the world should be one of balance, you cannot help your neighbor if you cannot help yourself.

Jason  • 15 May 2021
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Try to integrate some countries even if they have few or no territories in Europe but have a common history and culture (Kazakhstan, Morocco, etc.). This can only be positive for cultural diversity and the Union between countries. The European Union is of origin but should not be a purpose.

Luis David Garrido  • 15 June 2021
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To all, the European
Union offers activities for young Europeans such as the European Solidarity Corps, the European Youth, Cultural, Sports and other events, but when living outside the EU it is not possible to access them even if you are a full European citizen and you cannot access them solely and only for reasons of residence. This does not seem fair to me, and the EU should embrace the new tenologies and secure places for all young people we want to participate and also make available to face-to-face places in Europe because we all have the same rights in the EU.
An excellent way of guaranteeing the rights of young Europeans is with equality between all citizens. in my view, it would be fair for the European Union institutions to offer opportunities to young citizens who, like I am not living within the EU, are able to participate in various activities in which we can express our views on the future of the European Union.
Thank you for your attention.

Kofi  • 16 June 2021

The EU is striking more and more deals with the Chinese government every day, without considering their human rights infringments. What happened to upholding European values? Peace, equality, human rights? Nothing? Of course, the bureaucrats’s pockets go deeper than their dignity, do they? The EU has become a globalist, oppressive and corrupt machine. It’s lost it’s purpose a long time ago, back when the Cold War happened and the Eastern front wasn’t needed anymore.

Cris  • 18 June 2021

Watching today's global news, i see more and more the need for a United Europe. EU should have a common foreign policy and would benefit if Europe manages to stand against threats like China or Russia. Chinese intervention in EU's policies prove that we became dependant of China's soft power. Also, European integration is key to maintain peace on our continent. We should open our gates for more countries, such as Moldova and Ukraine in the East and the Western Balkan countries, by providing aid to counter China and Russia's influence and promoting a common European culture. It will help us and the countries, respectivley.

Moritz Wille  • 30 June 2021

I have two small proposals that may, if properly implemented, can have a great impact on the future development of schools and equal chances:

I. Forums of European Schools (Principals & Students)
In fields such as inclusion, digitization, age mix in classes... prejudices or lack of knowledge sometimes slow down innovations. During a European School Forum, principals and students meet TOGETHER with other school leaders and students to learn about new ways of organizing school. The workshop is designed by experts with the goal of making the progressive ideas of the schools represented the topic of discussion. This idea also aims to counteract the separation of teachers, students, and principals during discussions.

II. European Solidarity for the classroom
Some countries (e.g. Romania) have a lower education budget (adjusted for purchasing power) than the EU average, as does France, although it spends a higher share of GDP on education than the EU average. These countries face particular challenges in financing school education, either due to lower economic performance or higher student numbers. These students will be the future of the EU. Countries with fewer students and more economic strength should co-finance project-based programs for the "more challenged" states. Example: funding elevators in school buildings for inclusion, establishing school buses in rural areas, or financial support for school children who want to do a student exchange. (numbers 2018)

Moritz Wille  • 30 June 2021

Let's Increase Europe's Diplomatic Role In The World - The "Union of Regional Organisations"

MERCOSUR, African Union, ASEAN, Sectsco... In recent years, several new and interesting regional organizations have been formed. In an increasingly globalized world, we are stronger together than alone. These groupings will gain more and more powers as the years go by and thus become an increasingly important partner. Negotiations on trade agreements and security cooperation will no longer take place on a bilateral level between states and the EU, but between regional organizations.

This phenomenon on this scale is new and existing diplomatic structures are not able to address it. For example, the UN, which cannot provide regional organizations with a framework for negotiations because it is designed for cooperation between individual states and demonstrates an inability to reform.

The European Union has the opportunity to use its skills in the field of diplomacy to initiate the creation of a "Union of Regional Organizations" at the international level. This would not only put it back on the world stage, but at the same time demonstrate autonomy in launching such a large organization.

What do you think about this idea? Is it just dreaming or does it make sense? What advantages and disadvantages do you see in it and what would be important to you in a Union of Regional Organizations? I am looking forward to your comments.

nicholas  • 12 July 2021

Unlike other diplomatic missions, which have well-defined policy and stand by their ideals, the EU diplomatic mission has so far not done this standard practice for diplomatic missions. The EU needs to stop being afraid of going against 1 or 2 of their member states, and have a solid foreign policy, which they display with strength and determination when meeting with other diplomatic missions.

nicholas  • 12 July 2021

The EU needs a united EU army. This would save resources and money, which could be reinvested in other parts of the economy, but also solidify how the world sees the EU and its unity. Making provocations by third countries less likely.

nicholas  • 12 July 2021

Accepting more European countries into the EU, may burden some members yes. Yet the burden of not accepting them into the EU is far greater. It is simple economics to know that a larger market leads to more economic output, but other than the economic justification, it is as simple as, the more friends the better. Accepting these countries which are largely pro-EU should be a priority, before they stray into the hands of Russia or China.

Federica  • 14 July 2021
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The EU should do more for Bosnia and the Balkans in general, seeking to communicate more about the importance of enlargement. This is why it should involve the young people concerned and turn them into ambassadors for the Balkans in order to allow every EU state to understand how important it is to include the Balkans.

Juan Enrique López Asensio  • 14 July 2021

The EU should stand against people and countries who/which don''t respect international laws and treaties
We should have stronger resolutions agains Rusia for invading Ukraine, at least until they leave their imperialist purposes
We should defend the people living in the Sahara, which is a country of its own, despite whatever Morocco say
We should make sure that all the countries don't have nuclear power in the military, not just "comunist" or "capitalist" countries. The World can't be at war, because war means suffering, and a first step would be to eradicate nuclear bombs
The EU MUST stand and MEAN peace, for ourselves and for the world

Francisco Gómez Hernando  • 14 July 2021
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The European Union should have one voice vis-à-vis the other states, being a unanimous voice, not 26 voices, with different objectives depending on their individual strategies and objectives. The Member States of the Union do not have to look at their own obscure and look at the good of the whole Union.
To my modest understanding it would be necessary to work on a number of fronts, the fiscal union, as we have monetary union and free movement of people and goods.
we then take a step on the important front and work in a federal union of states, leaving part of that national ‘sovereignty’, and looking at the strength of the European Union.

Szabolcs Borbély  • 14 July 2021

From August 2019 to January 1, 2021, I was a conservation officer. During this time I planted trees at one of the Hungarian organizations. We planted 1300-1600 trees in 21 settlements in one county. I think the future lies in tree planting !!

Andrius  • 14 July 2021

Starting to talk about EU as a federal state. Cohesive foreign policy, army and economy would only make the EU stronger on the international stage and would bring it back from the shadow of US/China back to the front stage.

Hanna  • 15 July 2021

It is important for the EU for have relationships with other countries who are not member states. A good thing is help poorer countries financially and practical like Syria.

João Monteiro  • 15 July 2021

The European Union must play a more proactive role in education in developing countries, so that these people can have a better quality of life.

In this way, I suggested the funding of schools and institutions that promote the education of young people in developing countries and that instill the values of the Union as well as a possibility to work and continue their studies in the Union, as long as they agree and adhere to the values of the European Union (democracy, gender equality, respect for human rights...).

Marcel  • 15 July 2021

Democracy is on the defensive everywhere. The EU has to be its main defender, but it cannot do it unarmed. A common EU army, geopolitical strategy, and vision are needed to stand up against authoritarianism. Raw power seems to be needed again in the 21st century, and if the EU is not willing to be what we call a "Wehrhafte Demokratie" in German, it will not be able to defend against China, Russia and the likes.

Max Ernst  • 15 July 2021

Strengthen ties with developing nations through investment and university cooperation, as a block. This will raise the EU's global standing.

Max Ernst  • 16 July 2021

Certain Balkan countries as well as Ukraine and Georgia should be given similar agreements to Norway, but the requirements for full membership should be even stronger. We need to stop another Hungary from entering.

Ángel  • 17 July 2021
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I believe that the European Union plays a major role in diplomacy thanks to the ability to build agreements with other bodies around the world. I therefore believe that the main values that the Union must uphold are solidarity, cooperation and involvement in matters where the European Union can help ensure peace and prosperity in the world.
With regard to what the EU’s foreign policy should focus on, as I mentioned above, it is necessary for the Union to intervene in all agreements of various kinds, since the European Union’s international participation affects the whole world, so it is vital that the impact of each agreement is positive, both for Europe and for the rest of the world.

Response to Ángel by Antonio  • 11 August 2021
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The problem is that due to the lack of exclusive competence of the EU, the agreements it can sign on behalf of the whole Union are almost exclusively of a customs release nature.
I believe that the foreign policy of all member countries should be fully unified in order to improve our external efficiency and save at embassies, consulates... It is also a key step for the EU’s full political union.
Also, while I agree with solidarity and cooperation, I consider it more important to safeguard the interests of the Union and its citizens around the world (which could of course include the promotion of peace and freedom worldwide).

Shengyue Wang  • 09 August 2021

1. Europe must revisit its past but not dwell on that glory of civilization, or peril of war. The point is to ascertain its roots and continue to lead with values and collective intellectual goods that transcend borders and other barriers. This includes the sustained promotion and branding of European culture, landscapes, values, lifestyles, and so on.
2. EU will find its strength in new domains and dimensions in a globalizing society. Be forward-looking, lead in the green transformation, digitalization, public health, and many more. Have a pivotal say in the standard-making and play an exemplary role to lead such renovations.
3. EU must examine and reimagine the safety net it has relied on so far. This includes key and evolving security dimensions, projects, partnerships, and strategic priorities.
4. The EU has always been where the east meets the west. It is should ascertain its role as the mediator, the moderator, and the conciliator in the global arena. It should not seek to anchor its hard-power influence, but rather tactically devise diplomatic strategies and build a collectivity that is the buffer zone for future dispute resolutions, conflict preventions, and negotiations.

Sergio
 • 12 August 2021
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The European Union should gradually expand towards the Balkans and Ukraine

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The EU must gradually explain towards the Balkans and Ukraine

Nikolas  • 13 August 2021

European Union has to at last take responsibility and action towards the state members of the European Union. My home country is being illegally occupied by force by the Turkish Republic and nothing has been done about it. We just observe all the provocative actions that Turkey creates towards Cyprus, Greece, Armenia, Syria etc and nothing is being done. European Union is becoming an idea that does not fulfil its policy and purposes

José Juan Núñez Timermans  • 20 August 2021

The EU should conduct an environmentally responsible foreign
policy, using its development cooperation tools to assist third
countries in the fight against climate change (training their workers,
setting up recycling plants in those countries that are importers of
plastic - to prevent them from ending up in landfills or in the seas -
etc.). Moreover, the Mediterranean is the most polluted sea in the
world and the EU should do more to address this problem. | #StandForSomething

José Juan Núñez Timermans  • 20 August 2021

The EU should support the Spanish language, which should become also a working language of the European Union. The EU should strengthen relations with Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries as, together, they add up to more than 1,000 million people. Stability and democracy in Latin America should be a priority for the EU, which should give commercial priority to those countries that come closer to European standards. The EU should finance essential infrastructures that increase the convergence of the Ibero-American region. We must not forget the Southern Atlantic; the EU should support regional integration processes such as SICA and encourage more regional synergies in Latin America. | #StandForSomething

José Juan Núñez Timermans  • 20 August 2021

The EU should provide funds and technical support to those countries in the Mediterranean basin that are adopting democratic models, such as Tunisia. | #StandForSomething

José Manuel  • 23 August 2021
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It would be a great idea for the EU to play a greater global role in economic, diplomatic and cultural aspects. As Europeans, we must make our presence around the world present and decisive. Therefore, fostering relations both with our allies inside and outside the EU and NATO, and with nations where we need to increase our relations is vital.

For example, encouraging exchanges around the world for young people can be a great idea. To this end, the EU should reward people who stand out in some areas such as: Academic notes, civic notes or interest in learning about the nation with which to do this exchange.
On the other
hand, the European Union has the Erasmus and Erasmus Plus programmes which are similar to my idea, but the EU could do these new exchanges with people from all 27 Member States, giving the same economic situation and taking it into account so that all people can carry out this project.

The EU must also expand our presence in nations in need of humanitarian and social assistance as well as in places where human rights are being violated.

Moreover, the EU must promote its international relations by promoting work abroad, above all youth work. We must also be concise with our values and defend them against other nations. to this end, we cannot let tragedies or blackmail happen in the face of our union and therefore we need to foster relations with our military allies in order to avoid tragic situations, both in the EU and in the world. What happens outside the EU will eventually affect us and so we need to fight and decay our rights and values, which we have represented for more than 50 years.
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promoting information in the classroom about other nations, subjects of international debate or moving away from other nations in history can be another great idea for European citizens to learn about other cultures and nations while learning from our past, present and future.

Finally, the EU should consider fostering relations with emerging nations and assisting their development as long as it respects the rights of all citizens. In addition, green development should be promoted in these new emerging regions, in order to avoid environmental disasters.

Thank you very much for good days.

Pavao  • 26 August 2021

In a globalised world, where China and US dictate world affairs, EU should seek a ever closer union, perhalps a confederation in the near future. We are stronger together. Alone, Germany or France are insignificant on the world stage, let alone my country of Croatia. But together, we could shape a better world, we could negotiate with China or US on equal footing. Imagine all the problems we could solve together.
We have the flag, we have the anthem. Now, it's time for European Confederation.

Ioannis Steriotis
 • 31 August 2021
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European Union may conclude The most Powerfull and Rich Country of the World!
We have to orginise our incentives!

Cattez  • 03 September 2021
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It is to be able to create a European super state that will enable us to have a better competitive position in the face of other power.

Simon Vendé  • 03 September 2021
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A military alliance in addition to the European Economic Alliance and stronger institutions that would go beyond the leisure activities of nations, which would make it possible to unite Europe.

Pommier Romain  • 04 September 2021
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In France, the issue of security and international representation is and has always been very important. This is why France invests large assets in its army and diplomatic network. The French people are not European in times of crisis (remember the results of Maastricht). There is a need for a European army financed, equipped and composed of the 27 with clear and rapid political command: The 4 largest countries decide on the use of this army and the EU’s foreign policy. The CEECs need security, but the Sam uncle is lacking, these countries should not have a veto over the EU’s military and political decisions. Want to convince everyone (why Slovenia would have as much power as France?) and by refusing active diplomacy to French, the EU is gradually going to die. If France leaves the Union for security reasons and leaves, the EU will die and the Eastern countries will be in great danger.
Let us abandon the Lisbon decision-making system and adopt a system in which historically powerful countries decide. Today’s European diplomats are carpets, Erdogan understood it...

Stone
 • 06 September 2021
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Bring together an intervention force and a common budget in order to restore continuous borders around Europe.
Create a special anti-immigration police force and track each clandestine police to bring it back from our borders of sandstone or force.
Consider illegal immigration as a crime in Europe.
Create a naval force around Europe in order to push back the migratory invasion by the sea.
Remove human rights as a universal central principle of EU countries.
Abolishing the Human Rights Court, each country must remain in control of its justice and laws.

Paul Serre
 • 07 September 2021
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Get out of it as soon as possible.

Soso Chachanidze (Young European Ambassador)  • 13 September 2021

EU already has strong foundation as a reliable partner through its Eastern and Southern neighbourhood policies. There has been a lot done and a lot of financial and humanitarian resource spent over the years in number of sectors. Considering this, I think EU can become even bigger player in these regions. I would like to see Common Foreign and Security Policy being more specific and efficient in order to "keep up" with states in terms of making timely and effective decisions. I think EU can be more specific and even demanding in promoting its position regarding the issues.

Anaëlle Barthel (Young European Ambassador)  • 14 September 2021

We should request more transparency of companies through every step of the production line. It would help people to understand what they are consuming and to make informed decisions when buying. It would serve this major EU value of freedom and access to information. Furthermore, it would also allow every state to regulate efficiently, in full knowledge, their importation policy.
Some companies participate (consciously or not) in forced labour, modern slavery, and human trafficking. It would then increase human dignity across the world. Finally, it would allow the European Union to have more flexibility in its actions towards building a more sustainable world.

Response to Anaëlle Barthel (Young European Ambassador) by Rodolfo Esparza  • 15 September 2021

The company’s should have public guide visit open to the public in general, so any person can see how they make their products and that way they can make a more information decision on what to buy.

Aleczander  • 15 September 2021

Dear all,
I think that it was a great idea to found The European Union , but the actual structure is not strong enough to have a major efficiency regarding the impact to the world and even to it's members. It seems that are major differences between the level of evolution between some members. Look at Romania and then look at Germany, for example. The European Union is making some refferals but rarely are mandatory. The states are too independent for this coalition. So, to be short , i think that it will be a good idea to make a forward step to this ideology and make a real United States of Europe , as USA is. This means that it has to be a federal law above all, it has to be an european language , a unique economy, justice, Constitution of fundamental rights and so on. Just like The United States of America. It has to be a tough selection cause we desire a safe place to live, a major improvement of quality life and a real way of evolution . You cannot do things by half. You do it right or you do not do it at all. Let's make Europe as big as possible. Let's be united for real .
Have a nice day!

Raoul Vanatoru
 • 15 September 2021
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The European Union should become a federation.

IONEL MIRESCU
 • 15 September 2021
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1. A single voice at the external policy level.
2. Sole Prime Minister.
3. Single President

Mircea Postolache  • 17 September 2021

Please educate the future presidents of the Commission, Parliament or Council regarding the diplomatic ranking they have during an official visit to another state in order to avoid ridiculous situations like the one that happened in Turkey where the chair was disputed based on personal vanity rather than real ranking. It was really embarrassing

Mircea Postolache  • 17 September 2021

Please stop the resilience funds embargo that you put on member states like Poland or Hungary. People all over Europe suffer after the pandemics and you decided to not help some of them based on political reasons. This has got to stop. Stop bullying and undermining governments that you "don't like". They will be changed by their people when the time comes. Have the courtesy to wait for a democratic change, stop pushing political agendas by force, stop discriminating peoples inside EU based on political issues at least when a natural disaster is upon us!

Silviu  • 18 September 2021

Hi,

To combat against anti EU , I propose that European Commission to implement an european passport that every citizen from EU can apply for it. In this way we can see the benefits to be an EU citizens. I believe that in 20-30 years people across Europe are more closely one of eachother.
Thanks

Dumitru Balmez  • 19 September 2021

We must make EU available for any country around the world. Maybe Australia would like to join. Or Japan. Why not ?!! As any business, we need to scale up our model. We need to put our footprint anywhere is possible, otherwise China or Russia will do it. A lot of European countries, (EU or not) are already almost (if not completely) won by these two forces.

Nefeli  • 21 September 2021
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What makes the EU unique is the fact that it is representative a number of countries with an exquisite cultural wealth. These countries are so different but yet they are the same goal; to live in peace. Since the EU has been the only union with such a diversity, it should be a role model for the rest of the world by teaching them to accept one other and respect their classifications and religion.

Niclas Köpper  • 22 September 2021

The European Union should play a more active role in fighting for democracy and human rights all around the world. This includes a stronger stance against authoritarian regimes such as China and Russia.

Marcin
 • 23 September 2021
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The EU does not invest enough in the EU.
Too many firms of the “old Union” make apparent profits from investments in Asia, for example.
Increasing the so-called ‘circumstances’ in America and Africa.

Ioana  • 23 September 2021

The EU has very good standards and regulations. Unfortunately, despite the good aim, the reality of our life is quite different. We eat fish caught illegally with slave workers. We import beef/ wool from areas where EU standards do not apply. We import bananas treated with substances forbidden in the EU. We ship our carefully and selectively collected garbage to poor African or Asian countries. The EU should walk the talk and take responsibility for the damage our lifestyle causes the world.

Daryna Lynnyk (YEA)  • 23 September 2021

School Education is one of the most important stages in our lives, which influences the professional and social parts of it. Therefore, it is important not to stop improving this area, not lagging behind global trends, if we want to raise generations of the future, not the past.
As a student, who is directly involved in education, I have three ideas how to improve it:

1. Establishing a program "Leader in Me" in schools.
''Leader in Me'' is a whole-school transformation model and process developed in partnership with educators that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. It is based on principles and practices of personal, interpersonal and organizational effectiveness, and upon the powerful premise that every child possesses unique strengths and has the ability to be a leader. A successful example of an educational institution based on the ''Leader in Me'' in Ukraine is Novopecherska School. Read more about it here:
https://novoshkola.com.ua/en/philosophy
https://www.leaderinme.com/
2. Introduction of mandatory sorting of secondary raw materials at schools.
Talking about the importance of preserving the environment in biology lessons is not enough. It is necessary to instill in children from an early age a culture of conscious and proper waste management.
3. More research - less theory.
The natural sciences should not be studied from books! Conducting experiments, research, provides an opportunity to better understand the essence of science and motivates to study them in later life.

Javier Cardoso Cabello  • 23 September 2021
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recent years, we have been aware of the continuing blockade of the EU in its international relations, in particular because of the need to achieve unanimity in this area. Apart from the fact that this mechanism significantly slows down EU decision-making in foreign policy, unanimity highlights the continuing divisions between Member States, creating, on many occasions, an image against a strong and united EU. We therefore consider that progress should be made towards qualified majority voting. This

mechanism is already used in other highly relevant issues and works smoothly and therefore, we consider, that in foreign policy it should not be otherwise. In addition, the TEU provides for the possibility of using qualified majority voting without the need for reform through the ‘passerelle clause’ (Article 31 TEU) with the exception of the military and defence field. On the other hand, a State which considers that the decision taken is significantly prejudicial to it will always be able to make use of the so-called ‘emergency brake’ provided for in the same article. Furthermore, in order to prevent the latter mechanism from becoming a kind of veto right, we propose that its use should be circumscribed by specific circumstances.

Finally, supporters of unanimity argue that this is the only way for small countries to defend their national interests and achieve a unanimous position on the part of all. However, for the first, the TEU provides us with a possible solution, the “constructive abstention”, and for the second, we must start thinking that achieving a good response with 25 voices is better than achieving a position of 27 but this

proposal has been created in the framework of the Forum x the Future of the European Union, a Team Europe initiative.

Coralie Crabeil  • 24 September 2021

As the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, noted in an interview recently "That one of the world’s greatest economic powers such as the European Union, a democratic power which holds extremely strong values, a military power made up of twenty-seven nations, is unable to independently guarantee—without the backing of the United States—the necessary assistance to evacuate its citizens and the Afghans who supported them, must be of concern”.
Moreover, considering the eviction of France -but most importantly the European Union as its whole- from the AUKUS deal thunders as a wake-up call.
Indeed, the European Union is an example all over the world concerning human rights, social, climate change, democratic, political questions and more. However, our position and power of influence in the world is questionable.
Considering the two main global powers that are the United States and China, Europe should emerge but mostly affirm itself as an autonomous global power as well.
Therefore, as Josep Borrell mentionned, the creation of an EU army, complementary to NATO, would reinforce our strategic power and position in the world between the US and China.
Ten or twenty years ago it would have been unimaginable to think about a common EU army, but now that we see the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, or the AUKUS deal between Australia-UK-US, the EU should have its independent army and be responsible and ready to act and defend itself when the US or NATO won't be here.

Traian  • 24 September 2021
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The European Union must ensure the harmonious development of all Member States, so that they are at the same level of civilisation. It needs to be more active in the implementation of laws to prevent corruption, iration of prices, pollution, poverty and the lack of education of the young generation. The creation of well-paid jobs, a decent pension scheme guaranteed by the state, and the quality of products and services.

Javier Cardoso Cabello  • 25 September 2021
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Constructive abstention by HERRAMIENTA for the CSDP. the

defence of the EU is one of the outstanding subjects of the European integration project. Member States are currently divided between “pro-European” and “Atlantic”, as we know that protecting Europe is a task exclusively assigned to NATO. However, more and more countries are advocating for strengthening the EU’s defensive strategic autonomy.

Developing a ‘European defence’, in the sense that Europe should boost its own strategies without having to rely directly on its American partner, is what we are going to propose here. In addition, all of this is a key ally to NATO. With NATO

we promote the much defended multilateralism, as well as understanding that this organisation remains fundamental to our protection and that collaboration with our partners needs to be smooth and improved. However, we believe that in the current context, Europe should move forward on its own interests and values, thus reducing its dependence on third powers. This

is why we believe that, in the current context, Europe must move forward in developing its defensive strategic autonomy and that it is itself the one that defends its interests without relying on others. We therefore propose that greater use should be made of ‘constructive abstention’ (Article 31 (1) TEU), which, unlike qualified majority voting, provides for the possibility of using it in military or defence matters. The

reason for our understanding that this is the best mechanism is because we know that unanimity must remain the predominant rule. We do not call for a transfer of sovereignty to the institutions. We simply say that those States that wish to be more integrated in this sense can do so without harming those who do not want, which Member States can be left behind without hindering the progress of the rest. In

addition, we are faced with the fact that one of the major criticisms of this method is that this would not lead to a unanimous response from the 27. however, it is a mechanism that would allow us to act quickly and effectively and, moreover, if the decisions taken end up having good results, those States that were initially reluctant to participate in the initiative would eventually join.

Finally, we support the words of Josep Borrell, High Representative, where in an interview he asked a rather correct rhetoric question, which says “Do you sometimes be better to accept to issue a quick statement to 25 with substance, rather than waiting for several days to issue a declaration of the lowest common denominator to 27?”.

these proposals have been created in the framework of the Forum x the Future of the European Union, a Team Europe initiative.

Javier Cardoso Cabello  • 25 September 2021
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A MEJOR PAPEL FOR THE HIGH REPRESENTANT

The EU infrastructure is very complicated, full of acronyms and tremendously bureaucratic. The EU is slow to take foreign policy decisions and this problem is exacerbated by the fact that, even in cases where the EU has a single message, it speaks with several voices. The European

Union is not a state and as such we cannot claim that its leaders have the same functions as if they were state leaders. We know that the EU has special characteristics and as such its positions must be adapted to them, however, we believe that it is time to take a step further and strengthen the role of one of its leaders, in this case the High Representative (HR).

In principle, responsibility for representation should lie with the HR, Josep Borrell, acting on behalf and under the authority of the European Council, who is in turn Vice-President of the Commission. However, the TEU confers on the President of the European Council the external representation of the Union in matters relating to the common foreign and security policy, ‘without prejudice to the powers of the High Representative’. For her part, the President of the Commission, Úrsula von der Leyen, also represents the EU at international meetings and summits, such as the G20, and there are several Commissioners with competences in the field of foreign and security policy. It

is true that the TEU confers on the HR the responsibilities incumbent on the Commission in the field of external relations and coordination of the other aspects of the Union’s external action. However, this coordination does not always take place in the most appropriate way. We therefore propose that the division of competences should be clarified — and fully implemented — as it would be a major step towards improving the effectiveness of joint action and — at all events — in defining the lines of action to be followed by the CFSP.
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addition, we advocate the need to strengthen the dual nature already attributed to the HR. This leader is key, since, in addition to being Vice-President of the Commission, he is the President of the Foreign Affairs Council, representing an institution that is more concerned with the general interest of the EU and another which focuses more on the interests of the Member States. The

EU must move forward in its own representation, and when a third State wishes to enter into relations with it, it should do so with an institution representing the EU as a whole and not 27 states. With this, we do not want to say that the interests of the states should be left aside — in fact we should never advocate a strategy that damages any of the 27 — but for this we have the HR, who will be in charge of coordinating strategies and ensuring the interests of all. In

view of the above, we propose that the role of representation of the President of the European Council should be reduced so that it is those institutions representing the EU as a whole — and not the EEMTs — that are responsible for the external representation of the EU.

These proposals have been created in the framework of the Forum x the Future of the European Union, a Team Europe initiative.

Adrian  • 25 September 2021
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Where does Europe come from? How big is it? Is it limited to the 27 countries that make up the European Union?
In order to be able to face the new global challenges (Chinese economic games, US military games in different places of the world), Europe should look for its roots and go beyond what Western Europe means. Europeans are also Norwegian, Maltese and Irish, and Russians, and French, and Ukrainians, and Germans, and Czechs, and Italians, and Romanians, and the Lithuanian, etc.

Romeo  • 26 September 2021

1.The European Union should change its political structure in the United States of Europe

2.The European Parliament should have a constitution, a supreme law and a government with full powers.

3.The European Union has no military strategy.

4.Ignoring countries like Ukraine,Belarus and Russia just because they are not 100% democratic is a strategic mistake.Look at the map the continent of europe is big ... even Turkey has territory in the EU

PS : If the European Union does not modernize and restructure in the coming years the economic strength of the main rich countries will not be enough to keep us together

Bohdana  • 26 September 2021

We need a visa-free regime between Ireland and Ukraine. Since 2017, Ukrainians can travel to all EU countries without visas, except for Ireland. At the same time, Irish citizens do not have any problems entering Ukraine. This does not seem fair. We should enhance cooperation and stronger relationships between two countries through easier traveling.

Arsentii Holovchenko (YEA)  • 26 September 2021

Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova should be given the clear membership prospects and its criteria. Nowadays, the Eastern Partnership initiative is not enough for these countries because they already have the association agreements and different dimensions of cooperation. To my mind, they have already exhausted all possibilities of this partnership. So, it is extremely important to reform the Eastern Partnership initiative and distinguish between countries that aspire to become members of the EU and those who are satisfied with the current level of partnership. I am sure that it will benefit both Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova from one side, and the EU from the other side.

Lisa Markova  • 26 September 2021

To ensure the visibility of the EU's actions abroad.

A striking example of the failure of the EU to communicate its achievements in helping a foreign partner is the anti-coronavirus aid campaign in the Balkans and the Eastern Partnership countries. While the EU is investing millions of euros and donating thousands of vaccines, the Russian Federation and China continue to win in the information field, describing their meagre achievements as feats. The situation is exactly the same with official EU programs and activities aimed at helping the population of certain countries and groups of the population: often not only EU residents themselves, but also residents of those target countries do not know about the possibilities of such EU programs. Accordingly, a huge problem arises in communicating the success of the EU in the international arena. To solve it, it is possible, for example, to improve the EEAS website, because it is not only inconvenient for use but also there is often no translation into many EU languages ​​at all. Another way to solve the problem is to coordinate with the governments of the EU member states to create a targeted information campaign for residents of certain regions of the EU about the EU activities abroad.

Javier Cardoso Cabello  • 26 September 2021
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Towards the defensive ESTRATÉGICA AUTHONOMIA

, he questions the fact that the EU is a global power, but this statement is limited to the economic sphere alone. Today’s big powers (such as the US, China or Russia) are still not serious in providing strong foreign policy responses.

Europe must move towards strategic defence autonomy. Furthermore, we believe that links with NATO should not be broken and that progress in this regard should not imply a transfer of sovereignty, but rather more cooperation and coordination between the 27. We must be aware that we are not a state, and this is why we are exposed to many more threats, as it is easier to destabilise us.

We must be prepared to defend our values and principles, even when our partners do not want to work with us, and this requires a unique, clear and concise projection. We must strive to be an international player that does not depend on the strategies of our partners but has its own strategies. In

order to achieve the above, we propose to focus on the development of Permanent Structured Cooperation. In this way, we would be able to become a global power in defence and we would move to the place that Europe should have in the world. We do

not understand how, while EU countries as a whole spend more than countries such as China or Russia each year, their military capability turns out to be much lower than those of these two countries. This requires greater coordination, completely eliminating duplication between Member States in military production and research and ending competition for arms exports. We

also believe that military expenditure should be increased to 2 % of national GDP. This investment should not be seen as spending, but as an investment for the future and for our security. In addition, we would fulfil a twofold aim, on the one hand, to make Europe a military power and, on the other hand, to comply with the minimum agreed with regard to NATO. In short, what we mean is that the EU must spend more and better on Europe’s defence.

Finally, we strive to improve the leading role of countries in PESCO missions. We must go beyond the countries that take the lead and strive for a single institution to do so. In this way, we would overcome the barrier of the countries with the highest military capabilities playing an important role to the detriment of smaller ones. Moreover, we are opposed to PESCO being opened up to cooperation with third countries, as this mechanism, which allows us to move towards our autonomy, should be exclusively of the EU, otherwise we would again depend on the decisions of third countries that do not have to coincide with our own.

This proposal has been set up in the framework of the Forum x the Future of the European Union, a Team Europe initiative.

Inés Suñer  • 27 September 2021
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Reinforcing THE PAPER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT by

following the objectives initially set by the Lisbon Treaty of democratising the European Union and bringing it closer to the public, and taking into account the lesser role played by the European Parliament, which symbolises democracy within the Union, in the field of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, it is proposed to strengthen Parliament’s role in the latter area in order to contribute to the democratisation of the European Union.

In the course of history, unlike in the field of CFSP, it has been seen as in an increasing number of issues, the European Parliament has moved from a purely consultative role to a co-decision procedure whereby it was placed on an equal footing with the Council. With the Lisbon Treaty, this procedure was renamed the ordinary legislative procedure and a total of “more than forty new policies became governed by this procedure, in areas such as” external trade, environment, among others.

While it is true that this procedure would not be effective in the field of CFSP due to its mainly executive nature, we believe that it is essential that the European Parliament has a greater role in one way or another than it currently has in this area, as has been the case in the areas mentioned above. We therefore propose that, in order to strengthen the role of the European Parliament without prejudice to ensuring greater efficiency and speed in decision-making in the field of CFSP, Parliament should have a stronger role in the accountability of decisions taken under the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union.

We believe that this change will contribute to the further democratisation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, and consequently of the European Union, thus fulfilling the objectives set out in the Lisbon Treaty.

This proposal has been set up in the framework of the Forum x the Future of the European Union, a Team Europe initiative.

Jim Dear  • 28 September 2021

The EU needs to promote closer ties with the African Union.
At the moment the African Union struggles to exert its authority and unite its members but it has shown growth and potential in recent years. I believe the EU needs to work to lend its expertise and influence to the success of the African Union while simultaneously promoting economic investment and cultural ties between our two continents. Historically the EU has had a relatively insular mentality when it comes to culture and even in cases where it does cooperate such as with the US, Australia, Japan etc it has focused on highly developed nations. Africa is experiencing something of a technological renaissance as more affordable and portable electronics become widely available. Furthermore Africa's population is on track to grow at an incredible rate with projections expecting it to reach 2.5 billion by the year 2050. It is therefore imperative that we as Europeans do not neglect the potential and future of the continent, especially as we have access to a highly educated labour force that Africa has not yet developed to the same degree. We must not forget the role Europe has played in Africa's history, it is often a shameful one that we might rather ignore, but instead of pretending the continent no longer exists I hope we can make some amends for our past shortcomings and offer a guiding hand to our neighbours to the south.
I think there is a lot of potential for investment, though some may believe it is high risk, if it can be insured by the ECB and other institutions this could kickstart a chain reaction of growth and stability to a region that has often languished and been forced to rely on exports rather than develop its own domestic markets. Infrastructure and other projects such as Universities would not only benefit locals but also Europeans who trade with and wish to visit the continent and that is without even considering the innovations and breakthroughs that could come about by offering a vast swathe of people access to these facilities. This brings to mind a quote by Stephen Jay Gould, "I am, somehow, less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein’s brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops."
Thank you for your time.

Inés Suñer
 • 28 September 2021
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To make respect for human rights more effective, we propose to extend the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime to Switzerland and the United Kingdom – which already approved a similar regime in 2020. In this way, assets and property held by those who have violated human rights in the European Union, Switzerland and the United Kingdom would be frozen and their entry into these territories would be prohibited, reaffirming the commitment of the whole continent to zero tolerance towards those who undermine freedoms and violate the fundamental rights of individuals, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

While respecting the sovereignty of these countries, we consider that the addition of the UK and Switzerland to the EU sanctions regime can be very advantageous in relation to the purpose the measure aims to achieve. We therefore propose that, once the sanctions regime is approved unanimously by the Council, Switzerland and the United Kingdom should be invited, on a case-by-case basis, to assess the application of the sanctions regime also in their territory. In this way, the EU, Switzerland and the UK would be working together to also ensure respect for the rights and freedoms of all citizens, beyond their borders.

In addition, the EEAS could include mechanisms to facilitate coordination in the implementation of sanctions by EU partners, helping to take similar initiatives in the framework of their respective external policies through political dialogue. Finally, we consider this sanctions regime, used in coordination with other powers, to be a very useful tool for changing the behaviour of human rights violating entities.

These proposals have been set up in the framework of the Forum x the Future of the European Union, a Team Europe initiative.

Youness  • 29 September 2021

Leave NATO, create EU military forces.

Jaime  • 29 September 2021

Spread the ideas of peace and love worldwide.
Corpore sano in mens sana.
Progress and Justice for all.
Human right's defense.
Sustainable development.
Love

Inés Suñer
 • 29 September 2021
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While CSDP missions and operations regularly report to EU structures, the detailed operational plan (OPLAN) and related evaluations carried out do not go beyond civil society. Furthermore, systemic, deep and truly independent reviews of their performance are scarce, causing operations to lack a strategy that clearly defines the EU’s interests and priorities in them, the resources needed and their use. Nor is there an established evaluation policy endowed with the methodological tools for evaluating CFSP missions, hampering self-criticism, learning and accountability – considering that an established evaluation method would support external evaluations which would in turn increase the legitimacy of operations.

In short, while the missions carried out so far have served as a laboratory for the gradual development of EU procedures and civilian and military crisis management bodies, they have not undergone critical assessment processes. In this way, the democratic exercise necessary to ensure that the Union’s values and interests are complied with has been ignored, as well as making it more difficult to improve operations.

Understanding evaluation processes as a key learning tool for the European Union to understand not only what works, but also why and under what circumstances, we propose that a fixed and available assessment method be developed in the field of civilian and military CSDP operations, provided that it does not harm the EU’s strategic interests, such as in missions aimed at military training – which helps to identify strengths and difficulties in CSDP operations, enabling the objective imposed to be achieved by optimising the resources available. More specifically, we propose that the EEAS develop an evaluation policy per mandate that includes, on the one hand, the evaluation framework, including the principles and standards to be used and, on the other hand, a procedure for how the evaluation is managed. In essence, these evaluations would provide us with transparency that would help improve the relationship with our partners and stakeholders, and enhance the impact of our operations – achieving the proposed conflict resolution.

As an example, we propose the evaluation method of Annemarie Penn Rod.

It is only by knowing whether the CSDP implements its civilian and military operations properly that it can be concluded that the EU is effective in managing conflicts. In turn, this capacity would help to create a common strategic policy that would enable the EU to play a greater role in international security.

These proposals have been set up in the framework of the Forum x the Future of the European Union, a Team Europe initiative.

Laimis  • 29 September 2021

Federalize most institutions, so we could function with coordination in times of trouble(this includes the armies). Be the entity wich would be a strong and decicive against climate change( qattara depression project and transofming the desserts into forests with the "green army")

Daviti Esatia (Young European Ambassador)  • 29 September 2021

Young European Ambassador in Georgia.

Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine in the near future should become the members of the EU. Now it is extremely important to reform the Eastern Partnership initiative. We live in hyper-fast reality, in which loosing a lot of opportunities for everyone.

Eto Glurjidze  • 30 September 2021

EU as a regional actor plays a considerable role in Georgia's foreign policy priorities. EU should be more involved in the EaP member states. Especially, Associated Trio needs to be pushed and engaged more through different linkages with the EU.

Youth should be more involved in the future of EaP. They should be heard about the prospects and challenges of the EaP. The government of Georgia should consider the ideas and the vision of youth regarding the future of Europe and generally EU in Georgia

Andrei David  • 30 September 2021

The EU needs to defend its pro-democratic values and not turn back to other countries. NATO should remain a strong defence mechanism but only used to maintain peace and security within its borders. As we've seen, there might appear differences in interests between the West and countries such as Poland and Hungary. It is unacceptable to have regions that do not promote European values. The EU laws need to be extended and to be applied everywhere in the EU in order to avoid discrimination. Having strong allies is a good asset and the EU should look to strengthen the relations with the US and Canada. In a perfect world, all countries with the same values and mindsets should stay united.

Johan
 • 01 October 2021
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Europe is lagging behind, we need to confess it, the EU has rented the departure.
While the united state has maintained its strength for years and maintain its superiority, especially digital
They have become indispensable (GAFAs are the perfect example! )
During that time, China took its time and steadily increased its power and eventually made it unavoidable, in particular by the industry.
Europe has “hardly” done anything.
During the COVID crisis, it allowed countries to make their trout on their side rather than centralise the creation of the vaccine and lay down rules to fight the disease.
Worse still, we are dependent.
Europe wanted this base to be a power that could compete with the state united at the time.

We need to reverse the Long term on the creation of a European social network with an economic basis to prevent economic interference from other countries. And in-depth research on how to make Europe a forum that can compete with global power without being fully dependent on others, and that Europe can have communications of equals

MARIUS  • 04 October 2021

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Benjamin Beißwenger  • 06 October 2021
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We see an intensification of the global confrontation between the US and China. In the short or long term, we will have a new Cold War. But if the EU does not have to act unconditionally on the US side in such a situation, with which we also have our differences, the EU must finally act united externally! To this end, there must be a genuine European Minister of Foreign Affairs, who can set overarching guidelines at national level and be accountable to the European Parliament. The EU can then be a global power on an equal footing.

Marjorie  • 06 October 2021

It is urgent for the EU to harmonise its legal system and implement a new regulation regarding foreign investment law. Foreign as in "outside of the EU", and especially concerning China. The EU framework for screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) does not safeguard key European assets and protect collective security enough. The EU has always been opened to foreign investments, in particular Foreign Direct investment, it is time to reconsider this position. They are a necessary element for economic growth and a positive dynamic. However, the lack of proper regulation and restriction can become a threat to national security. Let's take the example of China. Our trading relations with China are imbalanced, as foreign investors in China’s markets face significant restrictions, while Chinese investors have almost free access to the EU market. For example, in the name of the Belt and Road project, Chinese state-owned firms made acquisitions of ports in Spain, Italy, and Greece in just the last couple of years. Chinese state firms now control about one-tenth of all European port capacity. Many other examples can be provided, like a Chinese firm buying a huge territory in a rural area in France, hindering local agricultural businesses to survive. The screening mechanism should not only take into consideration if the foreign investment could have an effect on the EU single market but if it has an effect on any member's national security. Mechanisms should be put in place to retrieves certain assets (eg: the ports). A CLEAR LIST of European assets of national and EU interest should be established, to provide a clear legal framework. It is good to have a strong foreign policy and have a strong position to face Russia or Belarussia, but it is a strategic mistake to let a foreign powerful state insidiously buying its way into the EU.

abc  • 08 October 2021

European Foreign Minister

abc  • 08 October 2021

European Army: reduce costs and improve strike power

Claire LEY  • 09 October 2021

- Increase development aid and cooperation
- Trade agreement only with countries that respect EU values: use economic power and do not lower our standards.
- Become a stronger player in international diplomacy / conflict situations: starting with COP26.

Picard
 • 09 October 2021
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Hello

I think that a number of people think that the European Union today is losing momentum. With the USA’s hegemony, and with China’s increasingly strong action on the international scene, Europe seems weak or fragile. I therefore wish to see the European Union “step up the second speed”, to see it take decisions more quickly and more unanimously. In a few ways, to see it more AMEM to play is just a role on the international stage.

Eva Rosello Laporta  • 09 October 2021
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I think Europa needs an European army.

Eva Rosello Laporta  • 09 October 2021
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Promoting “made in Europe” products.
This will improve trade.

Eva Rosello Laporta  • 10 October 2021
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we need a European army.
Diverse in cultures, improvement in military techniques, stronger. More intelligence, having a different army in each country, I don't see it...

Delia  • 22 October 2021

The EU should punish the countries in the EU that don’t care about inclusivity and basic human rights but should also give them prior notice and time to change their laws. Also the EU should strive to grow along with the countries in it and promote products made in the EU.
Another thing we need is to support young adults who want to move from a country in the EU to another and to support the youth in general.

Nino (Nicci) Tabatadze  • 22 October 2021

ESC (Erasmus+) type volunteering projects for 30+ non-EU citizens (especially for neighbour countries. To integrate EU, EU values and sights, because they will kind of teachers, leaders of the future generation.
It's mostly important forthe EU candidate or neighbour countries.

Maria-Mavreta Kokola
 • 23 October 2021
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1.Education is an exceptional important aspect of our lives.Prerequisite to move foward and evolving as one (as a Europe), is underwriting what unites us.In other words, what is our common history? My idea is that there should be a common school subject taught in all European schools about the history of the EU and its contribution to the modern world.The reason why i considering this important is, that both in Greece and in other countries the presence of the EU in our Everyday lives is not as noticebable as it offers to be.So, by gaining knowledge of it and of the way it functions, we can be the Successors of it we have the generation of the future.
2.Europe needs it’s own army.Each country hearing an individual army is not as efficient as a European one would be.

Juan carlos Aguiar  • 09 November 2021

Have a common international position. Yes taking in the e.u member States position but finding a consensus to be voiced by all. The e.u. should lees by example in creating a model for governence property balancing health, education, law and we'll being for All it's citizens

Andrija  • 09 November 2021

I want us to have a lot of security in the future. Because there are more and more people on the planet, so we can hope for more problems. I would like the defense to be developed within the EU countries, but to always help people who are outside the EU. If a natural disaster occurs, the country should immediately receive support from European funds and send the necessary supplies. I would like the EU to concentrate on defending EU members, but not to help countries that need help.
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Ana Lovrincevic  • 09 November 2021
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What do you want the future to look like?
We want to ensure the strengthening of international security in the future, to prevent conflicts. We want the EU to be effective and proactive with its forces and to actively promote peace and end conflicts. We also want all the countries of the European Union to be equally connected, not just the big ones.
Ana Lovrinčević and Mariata Brničević

Mia Miljuš  • 09 November 2021

SECURITY AND DEFENSE
Safety and defense are duty of EU member states. Citizens are com miting for the idea of EU to become responsible for safety in member states. There is possibility of establishing European Defense Union. Safety and defense are very important components for the future of EU. In my opinion, EU should have mutal defense and body defense so it could solve misunderstandings more efficiently and take care more adequately for each individual. Safety should insure in a way that people on the borders are specialy treated and checked to prevent import of dangerous and prohibited substances, especially on the borders between EU member states and countries which don't belong to EU.

Marino Marijanovic  • 09 November 2021

I believe that EU members should have a certain degree of autonomy vis-à-vis non-member states. Crossing the borders through the EU should be unhindered for us, while passengers from non-member countries would of course be allowed to enter, but with greater checks. The rights of all people should be rooted in all EU members. It should be well defined and controlled in all areas. Strict penalties should be introduced for violations of basic human rights and needs.

Lana  • 09 November 2021

In our opinion members of European Union should help each other and countries that are not part of it and that are affected by natural disasters, diseases and poverty. They should cooperate with each other and encourage their development. Tolerance and the sense of community lead to the path of better and brighter future.

Petra  • 10 November 2021

Foreign policy and human rights is an extremely complex topic. This includes the issue of migrants. On the one hand, we all know what is happening in the countries of Afghanistan and Syria, how many people are fleeing their homes in search of a better and more peaceful life in Europe. The quality of people is that they are willing to help others in need and that is what Europe has been trying to do these past few years. On the other hand, the mass entry of migrants into Europe is changing the ethnographic picture. They are brining to Europe their traditions and customs that are significantly different from European ones. Due to unemployment rising crime rates and illiteracy, they most often live in very poor neighborhoods (ghettos) where conditions are inhumane. Their goal is to break into the developed countries of Europe. The question arises as to why migrants do not go closer to countries more similar to their culture as Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Petra Ugrin  • 10 November 2021

The Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) is an integral part of the EU's foreign policy. Through its military operations and civilian missions, the EU has contributed to regional and global stability. Since its inception, the CSDP has responded to the changing regional security context. It has played a key role in crisis management in the EU's immediate and wider neighborhood, but it is also an essential part of the EU's broader approach to protecting Europe and building capacity. Although the Lisbon Treaty has consolidated the EU's crisis management apparatus, the EU's Global Strategy has set a new level of ambition for the EU's defense. In addition to the CSDP playing an operational role in the EU's integrated approach to crises, the EU Global Strategy emphasizes the need for the EU to become a more capable and effective defense actor. Initiatives such as the European Defense Fund, the Coordinated Annual Defense Review (CARD) and more coherent financing of EU operations and capacity-building efforts are all aimed at supporting the EU's strategic autonomy and the European Defense Technology and Industry Base. There is a strong link between what is happening outside the EU and security within Europe. In a rapidly changing world, security challenges have become more complex, multidimensional, and fluid. No EU member state can face these threats alone. When it comes to security, the interests of all Member States are inextricably linked. The EU has made security a priority in its Global Strategy and has worked in recent years to create the conditions for Member States to work more closely together in defense. Great progress has been made - more work will consolidate it. The security provided by the EU is very important for our future. We do not want to be afraid now, as children, of what will happen later, so when we study everything that is being done on this issue, we are very pleased because we see that they are striving for a better future.
Petra Ugrin i Zara Mužinić

Katja Marinković  • 10 November 2021

Trends in population growth, migration, education, poverty levels, women's empowerment, urbanization, technological development and more will profoundly shape the future of human rights. Looking ahead, the world will surely be more urban, better educated and better connected. Migrations from the countryside will spur urban growth, but migrants will also cross borders.
The effects of climate change on human rights - forced displacement, increasing difficulties in accessing basic necessities, threats to life. There is likely to be a continuous spread of situations where people who pose a threat can be killed rather than arrested.
In relation to demographic issues, perhaps the most significant will be the doubling of the population living in slums.
Advances in education, (even after primary education), a growing middle class and greater access to information and means of communication could indicate greater empowerment of individuals. This could improve individual ability.
Urbanization trends can further increase interest in human rights and the capacity of people to organize in defense of their rights, as well as increase migration.
Josipa Domikulic i Katja Marinkovic

GABRIJELA KOŠTIĆ  • 10 November 2021
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You will be asked to discuss an alternative between more investment in migration (A) and defence (B) rather than in cohesion (D) and agriculture (E) (or otherwise). This will reveal citizenship or focus on what the EU’s priority is: A) a Europe that makes up a critical mass on global issues (migration and defence); B) A Europe that favours internal solidarity and redistribution of the wealth of
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Eva Ćukušić  • 10 November 2021
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You will be asked to discuss an alternative between more investments in strengthening the euro area (C) (19 Member States) instead of investing more in youth mobility (H) in all 27 Member States.

This will reveal citizens’ enthusiasm about what is most urgent in the EU:

A) Stabilise, strengthen and deepen integration within the euro area, leaving it open to others to join, but without fear of a 2-speed Europe;

B) Create a European identity among all 27 Member States, investing in the mobility of future generations with the EU as a whole.
Antonia Lea Knežević

Roko and Toma  • 10 November 2021

That citizens more correct children should have more creative education.

Luka Kulić  • 10 November 2021
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The EU needs to control world peace

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Marko  • 10 November 2021
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My idea is to improve communication between the world and the EU

Marko  • 10 November 2021

Moje mišljenje je da moramo poboljšati komunikaciju EU s ostatkom svijeta.

Luka Kulić  • 10 November 2021

The EU needs to contOd vas će se tražiti da razgovarate o alternativi između više ulaganja u jačanje eurozone (C) (19 država članica) umjesto ulaganja više u mobilnost mladih (H) u svih 27 država članica.

To će otkriti orjentacije građana o onome što je hitnije u EU-u:

a) Stabilizirati, ojačati i produbiti integraciju unutar eurozone, ostavljajući je otvorenom za ostale da se pridruže, ali bez straha od Europe s 2 brzine;

b) Stvoriti europski identitet među svih 27 država članica, ulažući u mobilnost budućih generacija sa cijelom EU.

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