References on Single Market

This report by Enrico Letta explores how the European Union can evolve beyond a traditional economic market into a dynamic, resilient, and socially cohesive union. It argues that Europe must embrace three key dimensions to remain competitive and united: speed in decision-making and innovation, security in economic, digital, and geopolitical realms, and solidarity among member states to ensure social fairness and cohesion.

Letta highlights that the EU faces unprecedented challenges—technological disruption, geopolitical tensions, and internal disparities—and must respond with ambitious reforms. These include strengthening the Single Market, investing in innovation and digital infrastructure, and enhancing the EU’s strategic autonomy. The report also calls for renewed efforts to build social policies that protect citizens and reduce inequalities, reinforcing a sense of shared European identity.

Ultimately, Letta’s vision presents the EU as more than a market—a union where economic dynamism goes hand in hand with social responsibility and collective resilience.


Reference:  Letta, E. (2024). Much more than a market. Accessible at https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/ny3j24sm/much-more-than-a-market-report-by-enrico-letta.pdf

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