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What can the EU do to shape our economic and social future in a globalised world?

European citizens discussed about the future of the Europe during the „European Citizens´ Consultation“. Among their greatest threats are the poverty that would be an impact of economic crisis, unemployment and unfavorable demographic trends.

Czech demand major changes in Lisbon Strategy

Czech government criticise the Lisbon Strategy in its position document on future EU 2020 strategy obtained by EurActiv. New strategy should be different mainly from the procedural point of view. Above all, it must take into account demographic, macroeconomic and structural changes and focus on employment and growth.

Czech rating downgrade possible after the elections, analyst says

Czech government criticize the Lisbon Strategy in its position document on future EU 2020 strategy obtained by EurActiv. New strategy should be different mainly from the procedural point of view. Above all, it must take into account demographic, macroeconomic and structural changes and focus on employment and growth.

Start with your budget reforms, Commission says

European Commission warned countries that massive growth of public deficits and ageing populations may seriously shake their treasuries. European executive says that the time to adopt significant cuts in public budgets has come. Commission also estimates, that without any changes in its pension system Czech Republic´s budget may be short of 6% GDP in the future.

EU to address alternative funds abroad. Should we fear losing our pension?

Swedish Presidency wants to restrict activities of both European and foreign private funds. The proposal is to complemented by the new rules on regulation of funds currently considered by the Commission. But the industry sees the initiative of the European executive as unacceptable and says that the new rules will lower their returns and consequently also retirement pensions.