The Korea Times
STOCKHOLM—Judging by what one sees coming out of all the European Union’s various meetings—at the European Council, the European Commission’s offices, and elsewhere—the bloc’s limited bandwidth is obvious. There are simply too many challenges and too many tasks. The world is a messy place, and so too is the Brussels political scene. The first challenge, then, is to agree on priorities. This should not be too difficult, because some are patently obvious. Continuing to confront Russia’s territorial aggression is a clear strategic imperative, with financial support to Ukraine helping to pave the way to peace and a new round of EU enlargement. This month’s election in Hungary, which ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years, has removed an embarrassing roadblock that was increasingly jeopardizing the EU’s security. But achieving stronger economic growth across Europe is no less urgent, given that a strong industrial and technological base is a prerequisite for security and strategic autonomy in an increasingly dangerous world. Major reports on EU competitiveness
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