EU Commissioner Hahn Says Only a United Europe Can Succeed in a Globalized World

PeopleOther ♦ Published: May 5, 2023; 15:19 ♦ (Vindobona)

On the occasion of Europe Day on May 9th, the European Commission recently organized a ceremony under the motto "Europe - Together for Democracy, Peace and Sovereignty" at the Austrian Parliament. EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of Europe's global political capacity for its future success.

Europe, Together for Democracy, Peace and Sovereignty: This was the motto of a ceremony held today in the Austrian Parliament by the European Commission in the run-up to Europe Day on May 9. / Picture: © Vertretung der Europ. Kommission Österreich/APA-Fotoservice/Reither

Austrian EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn stressed that the EU must engage more strongly and confidently in global affairs, suggesting that the European Council should hold strategic meetings outside of day-to-day operations. The strength of the EU lies in finding joint solutions to historical issues that were previously unthinkable, Hahn added, citing examples such as the unprecedentedly…