Towards an EU leadership role in shaping globalisation

Globalisation poses significant challenges, but the EU has the economic power to use the process to its benefit. While technological innovation may be disrupting the traditional understanding of labour and the free market, and of international cooperation more generally, it represents an opportunity for the EU to become a global leader. The EU should continue its efforts to provide citizens with the skills they need for the future and to promote research and development. By remaining competitive and ensuring a stable geographical environment, the EU will be able to shape globalisation to its benefit