Reflecting Federica Mogherinis performance at her hearing yesterday I would like to outline the most pressing issues that the future High Representative must focus on: The crisis in Ukraine has shown that our security in Europe is no longer guaranteed. The time has come to get serious and adopt a clear and strong stance on Russia. We need a redesigned security strategy for the EU. Furthermore we have to continue the consolidation of the European External Action Service. The future High Representative is expected to ensure coherence in the EUs external actions. We need a clear strategy, we need coordination and we need to know our priorities. Her position is a key one for the new European Commission, especially in the current geopolitical context, which is marked by several serious unfolding conflicts that threaten international peace and have an impact on our security. Europe needs a vision for its external policies. Europe needs to assume a leadership position in order to tackle the many global challenges that we are facing. For the EPP Group in the European Parliament, these priorities include: a reinforced and redesigned neighbourhood policy, an enhanced security and defence agenda, a strong position on energy security and a well-anchored transatlantic bond.
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 07:02:55 +0000
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