European future: main challenges in modern integration process

In the beginning of March 2021, the three EU legislative institutions - the European Parliament, Council on Ministers and the European Commission adopted a joint declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe. The agreed document paves the way to debates and discussions to enable EU citizens to share ideas on the European future. Some other actions shall be taken in the EU member states as well: as Robert Schuman, one of the European integration's founding fathers once said "when it comes to the future of Europe, no effort is too much and no dream too bold". Therefore the declaration included a number of possible themes: e.g. climate change and health, social fairness and digital transformation, the EU's role in the world, measures to strengthen democratic processes in the EU's governance, to name a few. Besides, citizen-led events shall be organised together with the civil society and stakeholders at all levels, with national and regional parliaments, Committee of the Regions and Economic and Social Committee to ensure the broadest outreach and engagement. The book is to assist all interested people and organisations in issues concerning the European future.

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Eugene Eteris, PhD e professor visitante na Universidade de Turiba; foi conselheiro do presidente da Academia Letã de Ciências em política económica e educacional. É também director do Instituto de Integração Europeia/Dinamarca.Ojars Sparitis, PhD é vice-presidente da Academia de Ciências da Letónia e professor na Academia de Artes da Letónia.