The EU and global issues
+++ Social dimension of globalisation +++ Energy, climate, environment policy+++ Migration policy +++ Global economic order +++ Security structures +++
The EU is a global actor. Its 500 million inhabitants generate a quarter of global GNP. Historically and culturally, its states are closely intertwined with other parts of the world. It pursues a world order rooted in effective multilateralism based on smoothly functioning international institutions.
A social form of globalisation, energy, climate and environmental policies that are geared towards sustainability, a balanced global economic order, migration policy that is agreed among countries of origin, transit and destination, and a stable international security architecture are all elements that help strengthen the global community.
The EU is the biggest global donor of development assistance and strives to improve development cooperation at international level. The EU is active in more than 160 countries, areas and organisations throughout the world, with the aim of fighting poverty and strengthening democracy. It endeavours to put people in the poorest countries in a position to expand and strengthen their external trade and thereby benefit from globalisation.
In migration policy, the EU pursues a joint approach designed to organise regular migration, curb irregular migration and strengthen the synergies between migration and development. To this end, cooperation takes place with countries of origin and transit.
The EU takes a leading role in the area of global climate and environmental policy. The climate package adopted at the end of 2008 is designed to give a new impetus to the “new global industrial revolution”. The 20% reduction in CO2 emissions, increase in the share of renewable sources of energy to 20% and 20% increase in energy efficiency are designed to set an international example – particularly with a view to renewing the Kyoto Protocol, which expires in 2012.
In multilateral economic forums and international financial institutions, the EU works to play its part in managing the increasing integration of the global economic order. All economic activities need to be integrated into a framework of stability-oriented macroeconomic policy targets in order to avoid crises.
In its international activities, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is involved in a dialogue on globalisation. This is based on the conviction that globalisation – if shaped appropriately – can promote peace, democracy and social justice. The EU Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Brussels contributes to the dissemination and discussion of these issues through conferences, seminars and working visits and develops proposals for approaches to facing these global challenges.
Contact: Sidonie Wetzig (sidonie.wetzig(at)fes-europe.eu)
A social form of globalisation, energy, climate and environmental policies that are geared towards sustainability, a balanced global economic order, migration policy that is agreed among countries of origin, transit and destination, and a stable international security architecture are all elements that help strengthen the global community.
The EU is the biggest global donor of development assistance and strives to improve development cooperation at international level. The EU is active in more than 160 countries, areas and organisations throughout the world, with the aim of fighting poverty and strengthening democracy. It endeavours to put people in the poorest countries in a position to expand and strengthen their external trade and thereby benefit from globalisation.
In migration policy, the EU pursues a joint approach designed to organise regular migration, curb irregular migration and strengthen the synergies between migration and development. To this end, cooperation takes place with countries of origin and transit.
The EU takes a leading role in the area of global climate and environmental policy. The climate package adopted at the end of 2008 is designed to give a new impetus to the “new global industrial revolution”. The 20% reduction in CO2 emissions, increase in the share of renewable sources of energy to 20% and 20% increase in energy efficiency are designed to set an international example – particularly with a view to renewing the Kyoto Protocol, which expires in 2012.
In multilateral economic forums and international financial institutions, the EU works to play its part in managing the increasing integration of the global economic order. All economic activities need to be integrated into a framework of stability-oriented macroeconomic policy targets in order to avoid crises.
In its international activities, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is involved in a dialogue on globalisation. This is based on the conviction that globalisation – if shaped appropriately – can promote peace, democracy and social justice. The EU Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Brussels contributes to the dissemination and discussion of these issues through conferences, seminars and working visits and develops proposals for approaches to facing these global challenges.
Contact: Sidonie Wetzig (sidonie.wetzig(at)fes-europe.eu)