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Only two weeks left until the European Parliament elections. ⭐️   It gives me confidence that many Europeans recognize the importance of this election in light of geopolitical realities. A strong, democratic Europe remains the backbone of peace, freedom and economic growth. As the world’s largest trade bloc, the EU has achieved a strong position by acting with one voice on the global stage. A return to nationalism would harm our economies and jeopardize our prosperity.   It is in our hands to vote for the Europe we envision. We are at a crossroads regarding the Union's future direction. Should we strive for deeper integration, fostering a resilient economy and robust rule of law? Or do we believe that each EU member would thrive independently? The upcoming legislative period will be decisive for Europe's innovation power and economic development, and its position in a multipolar world order.   We at Roland Berger are proud of our European roots and stand united for the values that define our liberal democracy: liberty, rule of law, and free and fair elections. I will of course cast my vote on June 9th, and I encourage everyone to do the same. Because democracy grows stronger with each vote. 🗳   #UseYourVote #4Europe   Data source: Eurobarometer Spring 2024

Only two weeks left until the European Parliament elections. ⭐️ It gives me confidence that many Europeans recognize the importance of this election in light of geopolitical realities. A strong, democratic Europe remains the backbone of peace, freedom and economic growth. As the world’s largest trade bloc, the EU has achieved a strong position by acting with one voice on the global stage. A return to nationalism would harm our economies and jeopardize our prosperity. It is in our hands to vote for the Europe we envision. We are at a crossroads regarding the Union's future direction. Should we strive for deeper integration, fostering a resilient economy and robust rule of law? Or do we believe that each EU member would thrive independently? The upcoming legislative period will be decisive for Europe's innovation power and economic development, and its position in a multipolar world order. We at Roland Berger are proud of our European roots and stand united for the values that define our liberal democracy: liberty, rule of law, and free and fair elections. I will of course cast my vote on June 9th, and I encourage everyone to do the same. Because democracy grows stronger with each vote. 🗳 #UseYourVote #4Europe Data source: Eurobarometer Spring 2024

Pragmatic populists? Markets worry that Europe's lurch right in the European Parliamentary elections will push European finances to the brink. Markets are right to worry about Europe's fiscal condition -- indeed, they have not even realized the extent of the problem -- but populism isn't its cause. Indeed, polling suggests that voters' shift right across the spectrum was driven by concern over Europe's economic, fiscal and defense insecurity. That interpretation is reinforced by the policy choices of existing populist-led governments in six European countries. Re-examining European fiscal risks in the light of the Politics of Rage's real causes leads to differing conclusions over where European market risks lie. Find out what the conventional wisdom is missing in Thematic Markets' latest research: #PoliticsOfRage #populism #debt #euro #fiscalpolicy https://lnkd.in/g9ehbiSd

🗳️ Polls ahead of the upcoming EU elections signal a lurch to the right, likely including the far-right into ruling coalitions, deepening Europe's interest-driven, mercantilist and transactional approach towards the rest of the world. 🌍 But against the backdrop of shifting geopolitics and escalating global crises, is an inward-facing approach even in Europe's interests? Our ongoing commentary series 'To the new leaders of Europe' looks into the implications of such domestic political decisions for the EU’s international cooperation and foreign policy. Find out more about the series here 👉 https://bit.ly/3UnYskI It explores how the EU’s relationship with countries worldwide is changing and emphasises the importance of investing in strategic global partnerships for the benefit of the rest of the world and Europe itself. #eu2024 #useyourvote #cooperation #development

Whether you live in Europe or elsewhere, the conventional international order is starting to crack, and national political and economic stability is becoming increasingly uncertain. Relying on any political leader's propaganda will likely lead to disappointment. Neither hard-right, hard-left, nor any middle-of-the-road politicians can secure your future. It is up to you and your family to make the right choice. Without a Plan-B, you risk your freedom and wealth. I can help you to develop a Plan-B, but first, let's explore why the EU's promises of freedom and prosperity have largely failed in recent years. https://hubs.ly/Q02DdZ2N0

Whether you live in Europe or elsewhere, the conventional international order is starting to crack, and national political and economic stability is becoming increasingly uncertain. Relying on any political leader's propaganda will likely lead to disappointment. Neither hard-right, hard-left, nor any middle-of-the-road politicians can secure your future. It is up to you and your family to make the right choice. Without a Plan-B, you risk your freedom and wealth. I can help you to develop a Plan-B, but first, let's explore why the EU's promises of freedom and prosperity have largely failed in recent years. https://hubs.ly/Q02Df5N30

Ahead of the #SOTEU, we call on our pro-European partners to reject extremism and join us in focussing on delivering the reforms that citizens demand before the next EU elections! At the State of the European Union Debate taking place next week, we will outline the steps needed to deliver for EU citizens in the next months. We want a clear commitment from the European Commission to the finalise key reforms; to complete the Europe’s Green Deal and use it as an opportunity for new jobs and growth; to strengthen people's purchasing power and innovation; to significantly reduce red tape; to invest in health, defence, security; to deliver on migration and asylum pact; to favor a European destiny for Ukrainians and enlarge the Schengen-area; to give stronger powers to Europeans, protect the rule of law, fight democratic backsliding and illiberalism. Renew Europe promotes the vision of a confident, modern and reinvigorated Europe with liberal and democratic values at its heart, which purse its re-foundation for a prosper future.

🇪🇺 The success of what are commonly characterized as populist and far-right parties in the founding members of the European Union - Germany, France, and Italy - is a growing concern for Brussels. Over the past week, these parties achieved significant gains, upending the traditional centrist dominance in EU politics. However, ideological heterogeneity among right-leaning blocs and conflicting views on Russia and China could limit coalition-building initiatives. Without a clear, homogenous vision, political infighting will give centrist parties an even better chance to form a fortified bulwark. The election stands out as a pivotal moment, reflecting deep-rooted anxieties over issues like immigration, economic stagnation, and a perceived loss of national sovereignty as external threats weigh on policymakers and voters alike. 🔭 Let’s use our geopolitical telescope to analyze these new political-celestial bodies ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gbtCjQPB

European Elections: the Greens finally win something. I couldn't sleep well last night. Just thinking about the past 5 years. Trying to make sense of the nonsense. Truly anxious about the potential "new Europe" coming on Monday morning. Why? What were the 4 official priorities of the E.U 2019/2024? - PROTECTION: Protecting citizens and freedoms - ECONOMY: Developing a strong and vibrant economic base - GREEN: Building a climate-neutral, green, fair and social Europe - INFLUENCE: Promoting European interests and values on the global stage (Source: E.U: https://lnkd.in/eXukQmVw) How did they do through Covid and the Ukraine war? - PROTECTION: both Covid and Ukraine are sources of different interpretations from each parties. Success? Failure? A mix of both for sure. - ECONOMY: while the U.S' GDP (+2.7%), China (+4.6%) and even Russia (+3.2%) are booming, Germany (+0,2%), France (+0.7%) and most E.U members are stalling. (Source: IMF https://lnkd.in/eGPnBTH3) - GREEN: Surely, the E.U did its thing, one regulation after the other. - INFLUENCE: Macron's daily bellicose declarations - followed by vague intentions and zero acts - illustrate perfectly our current reality: a very loud powerlessness due to huge public debts, a divided West and rising BRICS. Long story short: - In difficult times, populist parties feed mostly on the inefficiency and the lack of accountability of people in power. - To me, the most shocking 'moment' of this incumbency remains the interdiction of Russia Today in Europe. A true Orwellian moment showing that the E.U is now willing to use the same tactics that dictators like Putin use to 'control' the narrative and evade accountability. (When I read 'GranMa' in Cuba, I do not become an instant fan of the PCC 😬. Source: https://en.granma.cu) - The mediocrity of many 'mainstream' politicians and the old, complex governance of E.U's institutions are becoming a liability to our democracies. And yeah: the Greens win the prize for the worst campaign with their "Yacht vs refugees" ad. "Make Europe more fair". (See below, top left corner) Textbook ambiguation: I guess they meant that the "Rich" Europe should take care of poor migrants, but in the current "security context" most voters will see it as "Protecting rich countries against the invasion of poor migrants" . Just a bit of free consulting for my Green friends: stay focused. People choose you for the "climate-neutral, green Europe/World". When you hunt on the "Migrants" segment, you have more to lose than to win. We have a long way to go to make Europe true to the ideals of its founders. Let's make it happen. VOTE!