Europe in 2025
 
Well-embedded and respected in global markets

Policy Direction

Firmly base all internal and external EU policies on the promotion of open markets, based on the free movement of goods, services, people and ideas, and the prevention of protectionism and de-globalisation.

Promote market-driven and non-discriminatory approaches worldwide, based on a global level playing field in which all countries act in accordance with international rules.

Promote the global adoption of the best available standards, methodologies and policy approaches, especially where these are European.

Pursue worldwide strengthening of the protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

Pursue closer economic cooperation with major trading partners and neighbouring countries.

Pursue trade liberalisation

Support conclusion of the WTO Doha Development Agenda

Support EU leadership in the development and production of technologies that benefit the environment, including energy-efficient products

Complete negotiations to review the 1997 Information Technology Agreement

Pursue trade and external relations policies that ensure continued reliable supply of resources

Address all threats of de-globalisation

Conclude free trade and non-tariff barrier agreements

Pursue the creation of a barrier-free transatlantic market

Promote the full integration of EU accession candidates into the EU's Single Market

Integrate the countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy into the EU's Single Market

Confirm the eventual EU perspective of Eastern Partnership countries

Build a sustainable and constructive relationship with Russia