FISCHLER FRANZ

Globalization is the greatest factor in international development. It should be noted that globalization brings enormous opportunities, but also great risks. Often one goes with the other. However, expanding international cooperation and leveraging successful partner experiences can lead to unprecedented prosperity in the world. At the same time, the risk is increasing that, as a result of globalization, this prosperity will be distributed more and more unevenly and that a growing proportion of the world’s population will be disadvantaged. The same goes for increasing wealth when it is bought at the cost of shifting the main burden on future generations. So we need a shared, responsible globalization that includes all people. Such a thing can be successful only if cooperation between states is strengthened and responsibility is shared. The author analyzes the ambitious agenda proposed by the President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, which highlights such tasks as concluding a European "green" deal; developing an economy that works for people; creating a Europe that is equipped for the digital age; protecting what makes Europe Europe; strengthening Europe in the world; giving a new impetus to democracy in Europe. It is emphasized that the Commission wants to play a responsible leadership role throughout the world. The EU has the courage to put forward new initiatives for a strong, open and fair international trade agenda. The EU is still the world's largest exporter of manufactured goods and services, as well as the largest export market for 80 countries.