Our World in 2018

the amount of EU investment in India and
China together. Our economic ties are
an important driver for the transatlantic
relationship, contributing to growth and jobs.
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global economy as a whole. The EU and the US
economies account together for about half
of world GDP and for nearly a third of global
.
we should explore ways to further deepen
EU-US trade and investment relations,
taking into account the common ground
reached during the TTIP negotiations. Our
rules-based, open, and non-discriminatory
multilateral trading system plays a crucial
role in promoting global economic growth
and sustainable development. If we want to
ensure a better future for our citizens, we
should deliver the necessary conditions to
strengthen economic growth and create
jobs.
The transatlantic partnership
in security
Unfortunately, 2018 will most likely not be
more tranquil than previous years. We can
expect a wide range of common threats and
challenges. Both sides of the Atlantic should
remain fully committed to our security and
strategic partnership. The US and the EU
are at their greatest when our partnership
is strong. Most of the threats we face, such as
The EU and the US
are each other’s
most important
partners. A strong
transatlantic bond
is crucial for us and
the world.
OUR WORLD | 2018
David
McAllister
David McAllister
is a Member of
the European
Parliament and
a Vice President
of the European
People’s Party
(EPP). He is Chair
of the Committee
FA
in the European
Parliament.
McAllister was born
in Berlin in 1971.
He is married and
has two daughters.
He holds both
German and British
citizenship. His
political career
started in 1998
becoming a
Member of the
State Parliament
of Niedersachsen
(Lower Saxony) until
2014. He served as
Prime Minister of
Niedersachsen from
2010 till 2013.
EUROPE’S FUTURE
terrorism, hybrid threats, economic volatility,
climate change and energy insecurity are
global threats and need a multilateral
.
is a very positive signal that the European
Union is strengthening its common defence,
notably through the new European Defence
Fund, which will supplement, amplify and
enhance national investments in defence
research and new capabilities, and through
the Permanent Structured Cooperation
(PESCO), which will enable Member States
jointly to develop their defence capabilities
and invest in shared projects. Furthermore,
the US Congress just approved $4.6 billion
for the European Deterrence Initiative in
the 2018 federal budget, showing a strong
commitment to our bond.
Foreign Affairs
The challenges the world is facing can no
longer be tackled unilaterally. History has
shown that when we are united, we succeed
in the face of obstacles. From the aggressive
and irresponsible provocations of the regime
in North Korea, which threatens not only
regional, but also global peace and security,
to the lasting wars in Syria as well as in
Yemen, which have become humanitarian
emergencies of catastrophic proportions, to
the ongoing illegal actions of Russia, which
violates the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Ukraine – we have to speak with
one voice so that peace and freedom may
become permanent.
The long-lasting bond between the US
and the EU is based on respect for common
values, international law and the idea of
multilateralism.
This has led to prosperity and security,
from which people on both sides of the
Atlantic have benefitted. In a changing
world full of challenges, we have to adapt.
There is need to further strengthen and
deepen the transatlantic relationship. We
should continue to work towards increased
cooperation on security issues, as well as
cooperate more closely on creating economic
growth and therefore jobs, alongside
fostering a closer political dialogue in the
spirit of enriching our valuable partnership.
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