What is
strategic autonomy?
Context of multiple crises and
increasing geopolitical rivalries.
“Europe will be forged in crises, and will be the
sum of the solutions adopted for those crises.”
Jean Monnet
Strategic
autonomy?
to decide autonomously
but also to effectively
implement decisions.
Requirements
to achieve real
strategic autonomy
European political consensus on
its definition and objectives
political will
+common
strategic
vision
« What's important is not to be optimistic or pessimistic, but to be determined. »
Jean MonnetThe benefits of
strategic autonomy
Reducing
existing
dependencies
Protecting the
EU's interests
and values in
the world
Widening the
scope of
economic
possibilities
the EU in action
Pursuing strategic autonomy requires the EU to act on each of its policies in an interlinked manner.
EU energy policy and climate action
Ensuring energy supply and security.
Continuing the European Green Deal policies in favour of decarbonised energy.
Defining climate action.
2050 target: EU to be greenhouse gas emission neutral.
Economic policy and financial markets
Ensuring the international role of the euro and developing EU financial markets.
Developing and implementing a resilient European economic policy.
External action
Defining a renewed approach to multilateralism and strengthening the EU's credibility as a geopolitical actor.
Promoting development cooperation and international trade relations in line with EU values.
Security and defence
Security and defence
Contributing to global peace and stability.
Developing the EU defence market and industry.
Strengthening the Union's resilience in security and defence.