The unfolding of Juncker's Commission : challenges for better EU governance

Abstract

Over the next five years, the new European Commission will have to address several issues of an existential nature such as boosting the sluggish EU economy, preventing a British exit from the bloc, restoring European citizens’ faith in the EU project, and delivering a strategic vision of Europe in the world. These objectives cannot be achieved without improving the overall quality of EU governance. This can be done without reforming the existing treaties. In fact, only within the remit of the Commission’s competence is there still significant room for manoeuvre. A stronger Commission also should be in the interest of Poland as a country that supports the Community method.