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This content is about the political priorities of the first mandate of the von der Leyen Commission. It may be out-of-date and should be consulted for past reference only.
To find information about what the current Commission is working on, go to Commission's priorities 2024-2029.
6 Commission priorities for 2019-24
We committed to becoming the first climate-neutral continent and invested in innovation, clean technology and green infrastructure.
We supported innovation, protected citizens’ and businesses’ rights online, and helped people to gain the skills they need.
We created a more attractive environment for businesses and ensured fairer conditions for workers.
We responded to crises around the world, lead the global fight against climate change, and developed a new generation of international partnerships.
We stepped up our security and defence, developed a new approach to migration, and increased Europe’s emergency preparedness.
We gave Europeans a bigger say in EU policymaking and strengthened our democracy against foreign interference.
We led the way out of the COVID-19 crisis and built a greener, more digital and more resilient Europe.