Building our common future. Policy challenges and budgetary means of the enlarged Union 2007-2013

The European Union stands on the threshold of its greatest achievement since the process of European integration began in the aftermath of the Second World War — the historic reunification of the continent. Following the successful creation of the single market and the introduction of the single currency, Europe will now be reunited in the pursuit of democracy, freedom, peace and progress.

This enlarged European Union offers unprecedented opportunities for improving the prosperity and quality of life of our citizens and the world in which they and their children live. The challenge now facing us is to turn this ambition into a reality and ensure that the European Union seizes the full potential of enlargement and meets public expectations.

The obligation to adopt new Financial Perspectives from 2006 onwards presents an opportunity to give the enlarged European Union a real sense of political purpose together with the means to achieve its ambitions, with actions at European and at national level working in tandem.

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European Commission: Press Release, 10/02/2004: Building our common future: Financial and political outlook for the enlarged Union 2007-2013 https://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-04-189_en.htm

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European Commission: Memo, 10/02/2004: Frequently asked questions: budget and financial perspectives https://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-04-30_en.htm

European Commission: Speech, 10/02/2004: Building our future together | Romano Prodi, President of the European Commission https://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-04-67_en.htm

European Commission: Speech, 17/03/2004: Building our common future: Policy challenges and budget resources in the enlarged Union 2007-13 | Franz Fischler, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries https://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-04-137_en.htm

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