"The policymakers who will lead the European Union until 2029 take office at a time of heightened instability. The previous five years were marked by a series of shocks, to which the EU adapted admirably in many cases, but which have left the EU in a bruised state. Meanwhile, the wider world has become more threatening and fragmented. The challenges for the European Commission and other EU institutions are formidable. The priorities are to continue to support Ukraine while implementing measures to reinvigorate EU growth. The 2030 climate targets must be met and the ground laid for meeting the 2040 goals, while securing faster emissions reductions beyond the EU's borders. Social cohesion needs to be restored to head off threats to the EU model. More needs to be done to improve EU external security. On top of all of this, a serious effort must be made to improve EU governance without creating further division. This comprehensive set of Bruegel memos assesses the state of affairs and the main challenges for the next five years, and provides economic policy recommendations to help guide the EU towards its goals."

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