This is thanks to our remarkable collective response. But we need to retain our sense of unity and direction as we move into the next phase. The task we are facing now is to build on the foundations we have laid in the past two years and embed the lessons we have learned.
If we do so, we can turn our achievements into lasting progress for Europe. I see three key directions in which this is possible. These are providing stability, strengthening supply and ensuring strategic autonomy. Providing stability The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major shock to our societies and economies. But it has shown that Europe can provide stability for our economy.