European Political Context
In less than a year, European
Parliament elections will lead to the next European Commission. Following the
polarising trend in global politics, the debate is mainly conducted between
pro-Europeans and anti-Europeans. The ever growing gap between decision-makers
and citizens could have disastrous consequences for the European project,
impacting the single market, economy
and jobs. The private sector has been speaking out after the Brexit vote,
warning politicians of the dangers. Similarly, the private sector has an
important role to play and might be Europe’s last resort in raising awareness
and communicating the negative impact that anti-European forces would have.
2019 European Elections – worst
possible scenario?
Following constant criticism of the European
project (with few people openly defending it), we risk having an anti-European
movement in the next European Parliament. With a possible anti-European
majority, everything will be blocked, halting the European engine ….possibly
forever.
European corporations can
help the EU!
We need a clearly-defined,
forward-looking European project that gains momentum with the 2019 elections. EURACTIV
recommends that corporations communicate their European vision via their own
2019 Manifestos or other campaign-focused documents. Building arguments for a strong future EU
and communicating them from the beginning of 2019, will help companies engage
with the new Parliament whilst also helping the European project.
Dan LUCA / Brussels
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