The objective of this own-initiative opinion is to examine how the European Union can better leverage its Free Trade Agreements as effective instruments of economic security, competitiveness and resilience.
Since the inception of the Single Market, the EU has prioritized open, rule-based trade and economic stability. Recent global challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and rising geopolitical tensions, underscored vulnerabilities in Europe's economic structure, compelling a strategic response.
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