Press Release: Commission presents policy priorities for 2009

On 13 February, 2008, the Commission presented its Annual Policy Strategy setting out its political priorities for 2009. It outlined the Commission's policy objectives in five priority areas: growth and jobs, climate change and sustainable Europe, making a reality of the common immigration policy, putting the citizen first, and Europe as a world partner. The Commission will seek to gain approval for its legislative initiatives and also look forward by stimulating debate on the internal market, social agenda and budget reviews.