Policy Briefs
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Mar 29, 2022
Global shifts – a chance for Europe! Reflections on a future strategy for Europe in the world
By: Klaus Körner
Fundamental systemic challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, digitalisation, demographic change, and most importantly global warming are pushing Europe to seek a more genuine European path and to explore new ways in a non-linear fashion. This requires action on local, regional and national but also on EU level with a potential uniting effect. The Russia-Ukraine war, and Europe’s decisive and united front towards Russia is a good illustration how quickly long-held positions can change and increase unity towards joint action. This needs to be translated into a long-term and systemic approach. Moreover, the author explores some ideas how to go beyond the linear to better prepare for future disruptions, such as climate change and formulates policy recommendations how to develop innovative socio-economic, environmental and political answers while strengthening Europe’s resilience.
Fundamental systemic challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, digitalisation, demographic change, and most importantly global warming are pushing Europe to seek a more genuine European path and to explore new ways in a non-linear fashion. This requires action on local, regional and national but also on EU level with a potential uniting effect. The Russia-Ukraine war, and Europe’s decisive and united front towards Russia is a good illustration how quickly long-held positions can change and increase unity towards joint action. This needs to be translated into a long-term and systemic approach. Moreover, the author explores some ideas how to go beyond the linear to better prepare for future disruptions, such as climate change and formulates policy recommendations how to develop innovative socio-economic, environmental and political answers while strengthening Europe’s resilience.