| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/02/750 (22.5.02) |
| Publication Date | 22/05/2002 |
| Content Type | News |
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In its first paper to the Convention on the Future of Europe, submitted on 22 May 2002, the European Commission calls for more effective EU structures that can respond better to citizens' demands and expectations. The role of the Union should be substantially strengthened in three major areas. The introduction of the Euro requires better mechanisms to steer the European economy. There has to be a genuine European capacity to enhance security and freedom of citizens. The Union must have a forceful foreign and security policy in order to make a difference in the world. In order to achieve this, the Commission wants stronger economic policy coordination. It proposes common border controls with a common immigration and asylum policy. It wants to integrate gradually the function of the High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy in the Commission. Decision-making should be simplified within a single institutional framework, putting the European Union firmly on the road towards a Constitution. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/02/750&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
