The
new European Commission top team, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has been
approved by the Members of the European Parliament. They are now ready to start
their five-year mandate. I can only hope they will be able to respond to the
challenges ahead and remain credible.
The
challenges are many. For me, the most important one concerns the unity of
Europe. This is an area that is under attack, both from inside and from some of
our neighbours, allies or foes. Therefore, it must be protected and
strengthened. The Commission must keep reminding all of us of our common
destiny as Europeans. It’s about unity within diversity, as a German person is
certainly different, in many aspects, from a Portuguese. But both and all share
the same fundamental values of human rights, fairness and dignity. All want to
see the European streets kept safe, the rural areas protected, the equality
between boys and girls promoted, and ensure that the older citizens feel
tranquil and enjoy a dignified end of life. It’s also about the beef, of
course. By promoting the European unity, the Commission is supporting a
balanced economic growth and job security. In a context of sustainability,
which means a lot on terms of addressing the urgency of the climate crisis.
I
wish the new team well.
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