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Here is a shortlist: proliferation of weapons of mass destruc- tion, in particular nuclear weapons; migration flows as a result of war, political instability, climate change and eco- nomic disparities; conflicts between the only existing super- power and emerging powers, like China; conflicts between Western democracies and the Islamic world; transnational terrorism; cybercrime; effects of digitalization - just to name a few. We are confronted with a frightening number of global challenges /.../ On top of that we have risks emanating from the policy of the present US president, for instance as regards the func- tioning of the global trade system. A new wave of protec- tionism might replace the present liberal trade system. /.../ individual European nation states cannot deal with these challenges if they act alone Often called "the Father of European Union enlargement", It goes without saying that individual European nation Günter Verneugen, former Vice-President of European states cannot deal with these challenges if they act alone. Commission, was responsible for EU's enlargement until 2004. In a global context, each and every European nation state In 2002 he also took over the responsibility for the European can be marginalized. Could you imagine Latvia negotiat- neighbourhood policy. From 2004 to 2011 he was Vice- ing a favorable trade agreement with China? The answer President in charge of enterprise and industry. He has published to your question is therefore clear and I do not see any rea- a number of books and essays on European and other issues. sonable alternative: we Europeans have to join our forces From 2015, he is one of the seven advisors of the Agency for and capacities and we have to become a global player on Modernization of Ukraine, working in the area of models inte- an equal footing with existing and emerging powers. I am grating Ukraine with the EU. well aware that it is a no-brainer to say that we need to Prof. Verheugen is also co-chairman of the Program Council speak with one voice. The question is how we will achieve of Warsaw Economic Hub, the annual conference organized for it. The first priority for Europe must be the development of 11 years by The Warsaw Voice and The New York Times. integrated structures that cover the whole continent. It Autumn 2018, The Warsaw Voice magazine Limited Edition 04-06 jesien Verheugen 10/11/18 14:08 Page 2 VOICE - SPECIAL GUEST 5 : No Time Left! requires a strategy that goes far beyond the existing Countries like Ukraine, the Caucasus States and the States European Union, the famous stretch from Lisbon to of the western Balkan region are put into a waiting room Vladivostok. Having said this, the European Union has no for an unforeseeable period of time. No wonder we do not time left to live up to its international responsibility. Sitting on see convincing transformation in that part of Europe. the fence is not an option. Nevertheless I am not without hope. There is still a lot of trust and confidence in the idea of European integration. /.../ the European Union has no time We could build on that. However, what is needed the most are courageous politicians willing and able to stand up for left to live up to its international the European idea. responsibility. Sitting on the fence is not an option /.../ what is needed the most are courageous politicians /.../ Are European institutions and structures prepared for challenges and changes? What about the member coun- tries? Which way should the EU go in order to strengthen its global position and build a long-term perspective for fur- ther development? More or less power in Brussels? Do we The EU is not sufficiently prepared need a common European foreign policy more than a to make sure that its citizens will common European currency? What about European defense policy? A European army? enjoy peace and prosperity in the We need precise language here. Legally and technical- future /.../ ly, everything is in place in the EU that is needed for a common foreign and security policy. But a common policy does not mean a supranational, community policy. A com- My reflections on your first question lead me to a very mon policy always depends on the good will of all the uncomfortable conclusion. The EU is not sufficiently pre- member states, because each of them has effective veto pared to make sure that its citizens will enjoy peace and power in the Council. I do not think that foreign policy can prosperity in the future, which is the basic promise of the become fully integrated in the nearer or farther future. It European integration process. The present state of affairs would require the foundation of a European state and I do does not look very promising. The EU is shaken by the rise not see that the idea of any United States of Europe as a of populist and nationalist forces which have one thing in federal state has much support. We could probably common: they are against the whole concept of European streamline the present instruments, but finally the question integration.