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Strong Germany's neighboring region, Saarland, urges a robust European Union in its parliamentary discussions.

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European Unity: Saarland Parliament's Call for a Stronger Europe

European Parliament in Saar demands a robust Union: Strengthening Europe's might - Strong Germany's neighboring region, Saarland, urges a robust European Union in its parliamentary discussions.

Let's face it, Europe needs a jolt of strength in these turbulent times, and that's exactly what the Saarland Parliament is shouting from the rooftops. They're advocating for bold moves towards increased European unity and solidarity, as stated in a joint resolution by the ruling SPD and opposition CDU.

The resolution eyes the declaration made by the then French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman 75 years ago, on May 9, 1950, as the blueprint for European unification. Schuman's proposition of the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community, the precursor to the European Union, set the stage for what we know today.

Europe needs to dig its heels in and press on with its unification, tightening its ranks against setbacks. The resolution points a finger at several current challenges, such as:

  1. The Russian war against Ukraine.
  2. Global economic competition.
  3. The trade dispute with the USA.
  4. The growing estrangement in the transatlantic relationship.
  5. The climate crisis.

To stand tall, Europe needs to become "more independent" in vital sectors. European initiatives aimed at securing key technologies are essential. The transition to "green steel" can only be achieved with European support.

The resolution also calls for a "strategic strengthening" of Europe. Europe should be capable of ensuring its security, energy supply, technological sovereignty, and industrial value creation independently. The Russian attack on Ukraine isn't only an attack on Ukraine, but also on "the European order of peace, democracy, and our common values."

The Common European Asylum System, scheduled to come into force in June 2024, needs to be implemented "quickly and responsibly." The EU states have been given an ultimatum: implement the new asylum regulations by no later than June 2026. The system aims for a fairer distribution of asylum seekers in the EU. A "much more intensive cooperation" of the security authorities in the Schengen area and in the fight against cross-border crime is required.

Saarland, as a border region, grapples with unique challenges in terms of cross-border commuting and structural injustices. These require coordinated European policies to ensure fairness and mobility rights. Furthermore, Saarland's political leaders are actively engaged in federal coalition talks on critical issues that impact national contributions to European solidarity.

Educational platforms, such as Saarland University’s Europa-Institut, organize events like the annual European Summer Course (#Visions4aNewEurope). This seminar brings together students and young professionals from around the world to discuss the EU’s future, including legislative simulations and exchanges on current and long-term European challenges such as human rights, data protection, and environmental policies.

Strengthening European solidarity is at the heart of Saarland’s regional engagement, with far-reaching implications for regional challenges, policy-making, and citizen awareness. As a proactive regional actor, Saarland contributes to the broader European project by participating in federale coalition processes and fostering EU discourse at academic and civic levels.

  1. The Saarland Parliament is advocating for stronger European unity, citing the declaration made by Robert Schuman as a blueprint for European unification.
  2. Europe needs to address several challenges, including the Russian war against Ukraine, global economic competition, trade disputes with the USA, the growing estrangement in the transatlantic relationship, and the climate crisis, to stand tall.
  3. To ensure its security, energy supply, technological sovereignty, and industrial value creation, Europe needs to become more independent in vital sectors like green steel.
  4. The Common European Asylum System, set to be implemented in June 2024, needs to be implemented quickly and responsibly, with the EU states given an ultimatum until June 2026. A much more intensive cooperation of the security authorities in the Schengen area and in the fight against cross-border crime is required.

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