Renew Europe has adopted its Cork Declaration at the group’s study days in Ireland, setting out a political agenda for the coming weeks and months focused on cheaper energy, stronger competitiveness, better investment opportunities for Europeans, institutional reform and European security. Meeting ahead of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Renew Europe committed to supporting an ambitious programme that delivers tangible results for citizens, businesses and Europe’s long-term strategic interests.
The declaration calls for accelerated investment in clean energy, the removal of barriers within the Single Market, the completion of the Savings and Investments Union, a modernized EU budget focused on strategic priorities, and stronger European defence capabilities in support of Ukraine and European security. Valérie Hayer, Renew Europe President: “We look forward to working closely with the incoming Irish Presidency to accelerate key legislation to enhancing European independence as a strategic necessity in an increasingly hostile world. The Cork Declaration charts the course for the Irish Presidency. Renew Europe will be a driving force alongside our Irish partners in delivering a bold agenda to boost Europe’s growth, security and resilience. This is about making Europe work better for Europeans with tangible benefits in their daily lives.”
The Cork Declaration commits Renew Europe to: • Bringing down energy costs through faster deployment of clean energy and infrastructure; • Strengthening the Single Market and removing barriers to cross-border business; • Completing the Savings and Investments Union to keep European capital working in Europe; • Building a more effective and future-focused EU budget; • Reinforcing European security, defence capabilities and support for Ukraine. The declaration also underlines the need for Europe to remain open, competitive and outward-looking while reducing strategic dependencies and strengthening its resilience in an increasingly uncertain world.
