A strong Europe in a changing world

The international order is changing, and the EU must establish its place within a world defined by uncertainty, strategic and economic competition, and rising levels of conflict. But doing so will require that it be able to act in its own right.“The world that secured our freedom and made us prosper can no longer be taken for granted,”says Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen. “Now more than ever, Europe needs to step up and stand together... to build an even stronger and a more secure Europe.”Ready to build ‘a strong Europe in a changing world’ is the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Council presidency rotates among the EU Member States every six months. During this time, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping ensure the continuity of the EU’s work in the Council. As the Danish presidency works towards a strong and resolute EU – one that takes responsibility for its own security and for strengthening its competitiveness – it is focused on two overarching priorities: a secure Europe and a competitive and green Europe.“Our presidency will focus on security, open strategic autonomy and increased European competitiveness. Space and space technologies play a major role in strengthening all three areas, but we need a more competitive and diverse space sector. Europe is vulnerable, if we rely on a few large enterprises and for our own security’s sake, we must move towards dual-use by design. Last but not least, we...