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Contents
Foreword 5
Enforcing EU law effectively 6
Supporting Member States to deliver from the outset 6
Early dialogue with Member States for quicker solutions 7
Infringement procedures where other measures are insufficient 8
Referral to the Court of Justice as a measure of last resort 9
Enforcing EU law in times of crises 9
Future-proof enforcement of EU law 10
Strengthening the economy and EU competitiveness 11
Preventing barriers in the single market to increase growth 11
Removing barriers for service providers in the single market 12
Better information and assistance for people and businesses 13
Financial services 13
Efficient retail payments 13
Sustainable finance 14
Money laundering 14
A functioning transport sector 14
Enforcing competition rules 15
Indirect taxation for a fair business environment 15
Direct taxation promoting the single market 17
Secure and simple customs 18
Creating a green, sustainable and prosperous Europe 19
Climate action 19
Clean transport 20
Clean air and water 20
Protecting biodiversity 21
Promoting a circular economy 21
A sustainable agriculture that ensures security of food supply 21
Sustainable fisheries and maritime spatial planning 22
Environmental governance 22
Clean and affordable energy 23
Keeping nuclear power safe 23
A Europe fit for the digital age 24
Technology that works for people 24
A fair and competitive digital economy 24
An open, democratic and sustainable digital society 25
Promoting the data economy 25
Facilitating cross-border operations by companies 25
Digital transport systems 26
Building a fair and social Europe 27
Labour law 27
Health and safety at work 28
Labour mobility 28
Social security coordination 29
Gender equality 29
Non-discrimination in employment and inclusion 29
Protecting people and our freedoms 31
Upholding the rule of law 31
Combating racism, xenophobia and discrimination 32
Protecting people who report breaches of EU law 32
Protecting children 33
Justice cooperation and individual guarantees in criminal law 33
Protecting consumers 34
Protecting personal data 34
Safer transport 35
Promoting health and food safety 36
Better regulation of professions and free movement of professionals 37
Protecting posted drivers 37
Strengthening the European Security Union 37
Managing external borders 38
A united EU response to migration and asylum 38
Implementing sanctions against Russia 39