Security and defence

to be underway

to implement

to engage in sth

to advance

to impact

to align

alignment

an ally

a shortfall

a bulk (of resources)

cross-border

to facilitate

increasingly

to warrant

to deploy

a (defence) apparatus

to intensify

to have sth at one’s disposal: The kitchenette over there is at your disposal.

counterterrorism

to counter

to enhance

resilient

surveillance

small-scale

larger-scale

large-scale

to underpin


Globalisation

to regulate

to commit to sth

playing field

tax evasion

to illicit

government subsidies

social dumping

sustainable / balanced / inclusive growth

an approach to sth

to take the lead

reference point

the empowerment of women

to alleviate

migratory

to put a brake on sth

to favour

protectionism

agenda

human rights

working conditions

food safety

public health

environmental protection

animal welfare

inequalities

to foster

basic education

entrepreneurship

labour market

employment security

income replacement

safety net

healthcare

child care

work-life balance

reduced mobility

social policy


Finances

to acknowledge

revenue

control of external borders

common defence

EU funds

social inequalities

the bulk (of resources)

economic and monetary union

to provide incentives

to uphold EU values

to implement policies

business initiatives

institutional framework

efficient

fiscal capacity

sustainable growth

to meet one’s targets

indispensable

an objective

a net increase

to jeopardise

rural areas

to leave behind

marginal areas

cohesion policy

(single) investment fund

social inclusion

innovation

on the positive side

unforeseen developments