When the von der Leyen Commission took office in December 2019, we made a pledge to Europe: we promised to be bold and ambitious. We vowed to meet the aspirations of EU citizens and to address challenges as they emerged. Since then, this Commission has worked tirelessly to deliver on the job with which the European people entrusted it. And we kept our promise. We stayed the course on the six priorities that we set out at the beginning of the mandate, while finding solutions to some of the greatest tests that Europe has ever faced. From tackling a global pandemic to dealing with climate change’s extreme weather events, from responding to Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine to managing the worst energy crisis in decades, we rolled up our sleeves and tackled extraordinary challenges head-on. Despite the pressures of multiple crises, this Commission has managed to look ahead and address crucial challenges facing future generations of Europeans.
We have shown that our Union is at its best when we are bold.
This is the story of the von der Leyen Commission:
Contents:
Managing crises head-on 3
Defeating the pandemic …………………………………………………………………………………..3
Powering Europe’s recovery ……………………………………………………………………………6
A firm response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine …………………………………9
Strengthening Europe’s resilience, security and defence
capabilities ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………14
Common solutions to the worst energy crisis in decades …………..16
Providing support when disaster hits ……………………………………………………..18
Keeping the course on our priorities 22
The European Green Deal: a growth strategy that protects
the climate ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………22
Building Europe’s digital leadership ………………………………………………………..26
A hands-on approach to foster Europe’s
industrial competitiveness ……………………………………………………………………………30
Our social market economy …………………………………………………………………………34
Tackling irregular migration ………………………………………………………………………..41
Strengthening democracy and the rule of law ………………………………….45
A stronger and bolder Europe in the world …………………………………………48
Working together as a Union ………………………………………………………………………5
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Source: Representation of the European Commission in Croatia