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Trade, Growth and World Affairs Trade Policy as a core component of the EU’s 2020 Strategy

14-06-2011

 

The over-riding aim of European economic policy is faster growth. Only sustained economic growth can create more jobs and safeguard our welfare state. But lifting the growth potential of our economies will be a major challenge – a challenge taken up by the Europe 2020 triple objectives of smart, inclusive and sustainable growth. This Communication is a crucial element of the external dimension of the Europe 2020 strategy and sets out how trade and investment policy must contribute to this objective, and to our external policies as a whole. It should be read together with two supporting papers: a report on the progress achieved to date on the 2006. Global Europe Strategy and an analytical paper making the case for 'trade as a driver of prosperity'.

 


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