To a large extent, the competitiveness of the European single market depends on developing and exploiting the full potential of all national economies, which are still at very different levels. Therefore, they require diff erent and targeted policies. The aim should be to eliminate economic disparities between the Member States. Investment in research, development and new technologies is essential. In addition, we need to measure not only the level of prosperity today but also the resources that help to maintain it in the future. Policymakers must involve the social partners and civil society organisations much more in addressing complaints and concerns about social problems and formulating and implementing solutions in practice. The objectives of open strategic autonomy are stability, the dissemination of European standards and promoting EU values.
Josef Středula, Chairman of the Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions
