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Choose one of the “policy areas” on the European Commission’s priorities on migration (e.g. Reducing the incentives for irregular migration). Read the policy changes that the European commission is proposing and develop a summary. Discuss in your own words what impact you believe the policy will have within Europe. What are the positives and negatives of the proposed policies? Provide your classmates with working definitions for any ideas that you think are important (300 word minimum).

6 Commission priorities for 2019-24
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A European Green Deal
Europe aims to be the first climate-neutral continent by becoming a modern, resource-efficient economy.
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A Europe fit for the digital age
The EU’s digital strategy will empower people with a new generation of technologies.
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An economy that works for people
The EU must create a more attractive investment environment, and growth that creates quality jobs, especially for young people and small businesses.
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A stronger Europe in the world
The EU will strengthen its voice in the world by championing multilateralism and a rules-based global order.
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Promoting our European way of life
Europe must protect the rule of law if it is to stand up for justice and the EU’s core values.
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A new push for European democracy
We need to give Europeans a bigger say and protect our democracy from external interference such as disinformation and online hate messages.