As we reach the end of this exercise in deliberative This one step was at times confusing, at times democracy, called the Conference on the Future of divisive and at times constructive; but it was a step Europe, the words of Chinese philosopher Lao T

©Shutterstock/Savvapanf Photo As we reach the end of this exercise in deliberative This one step was at times confusing, at times democracy, called the Conference on the Future of divisive and at times constructive; but it was a step Europe, the words of Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu in the right direction to make the EU more come to mind: "the journey of a thousand miles participatory. [...] The EESC thus very much applauds the EU's commitment The EU is not alone in having a strategic perspective on the setting to try and attract new talent to the standardisation world. [...] alliances and the intention to remain integrated in NATO, Europe The von der Leyen Commission has been the first to appoint a has finally acknowledged the need to do more for its defence and Vice-President responsible for Strategic Foresight, in the person of to play a more determining role in the world. [...] of competition policy tools to the task of supporting our dual However, in 2022, while the Commission has again moved rapidly transition, and to equip ourselves with the instruments needed to in adopting a temporary framework in relation to the war in compete globally in this context. [...] About the author: The integrity of the internal market is essential to our recovery Emilie Prouzet plan; we must reiterate this! In this regard, we will follow with Member of the EESC Employers’ Group interest the deployment of the Single Market Emergency Rapporteur of the opinion INT/971 “A competition Instrument.