The use of European public goods is scattered far beyond national borders. These tasks should then be relocated to the European level. French President Emmanuel Macron has listed as such tasks defence, the protection of external borders, migration policy, climate protection and the expansion of digital networks. All of which are fields in which there is visible European added value.
And if you read the interview with Chancellor Merkel at the weekend, you will know that she expressed similar views. That is why it would be appropriate to add the topics of border security and migration to the European agenda without delay. This would also help individual member states to feel less disadvantaged and abandoned on account of their geographical location.