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EUROPE’S CHOICE POLITICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE NEXT EUROPEAN COMMISSION 2024−2029 Ursula von der Leyen Candidate for the European Commission President Strasbourg 18 July 2024 EUROPE’S CHOICE POLITICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE NEXT EUROPEAN COMMISSION 2024−2029 Ursula von der Leyen Candidate for the European Commission President Strasbourg 18 July 2024 EUROPE’S CHOICE Campaigning across Europe ahead of this year’s European elections was a reminder of what makes our Union what it is. Almost 500 million people with such disparate cultures, complex histories and differing perspectives all coming together at the same time to articulate their wish for an entire Union of 27 countries. In casting their vote they also help to build a shared European identity – all of this bound together by our rich and varied cultural tapestry. This is Europe’s greatest strength. It makes Europe more than a construct or a project. Europe is our home: unique in design and united in diversity. From the record number of first-time voters to those who have voted in every European election, people expressed hopes and aspirations for a healthier and more prosperous future. But they also pointed to the fact that we are in an era of anxiety and uncertainty. Europeans have real doubts and concerns about the instabilities and insecurities we face – from the cost of living, housing and doing business to the way issues such as migration are handled. From...