The EU to Use its Influence to Lead the Response to Global Challenges

According to the draft Strategic Agenda the European Union until 2024 will focus on strengthening security, economic growth and climate protection. In the next five years, the European Union to focus on strengthening security, economic growth, climate protection, and strengthening its influence in the world. The possibility of EU enlargement will remain, the document says. There are no specific climate protection objectives The drafters of the strategic plan do not specify specific new climate protection objectives. At the same time, young people in many European countries regularly organize events dedicated to this topic. Protection of external borders and fighting illegal migration As for protecting citizens and freedoms, there is need for effective control of the external borders and fighting illegal migration. In addition, the authors of the document indicate that there must be protected from cyber attacks and hybrid warfare, as well as the respect of the rule of law. Relations with strategic partners and emerging powers have to be a key component of a robust foreign policy. As for economic area, they note the digital transformation of the economy and a need for a more ambitious, comprehensive and coordinated industrial policy. The five-page document was developed for the EU summit scheduled in June. In the coming days, representatives of EU member states will discuss the draft strategic agenda. The agenda may have some changes. DW