Europe in 2025
 
A global champion of sustainable growth

Policy Direction
 

All policy actions should enable the EU to drive global sustainable growth and development to reinforce its competitiveness. All EU policies must contribute to the achievement of sustainability in its multi-faceted definition. All legal acts should therefore consistently pursue the achievement of sustainability in all its facets: the environmental dimension, as well as sound economic, financial, education and social support systems, optimised use of raw materials, water and food, and a secure energy supply at competitive prices. This requires policy-makers to take into account short-term as well as long-term considerations.

Secure a quick return to sustainable public finances

Ensure respect of the Stability and Growth Pact

Fully account for public pension liabilities

Reform social security systems

Reform the EU budget

Devise ambitious policies and implementation programmes on energy efficiency and climate change

Pursue energy efficiency

Move towards a low-carbon economy

Progress development of the EU energy market

Foster the security of energy supply

Realise the potential of companies to contribute more actively to sustainability

Incentivise the private sector to develop and deploy new technologies

Facilitate access to venture capital funding in the EU

Drive the development of new tools to measure environmental sustainability

Reduce the EU’s raw material dependency