1 115 million people 14 countries EU STRATEGY FOR THE DANUBE REGION

2 What is new? Enlargement offers opportunities to address challenges together (environment, mobility, energy, socio-economic disparities, security, etc.)  JOINT ACTION ON JOINT ISSUES Policy makers of the countries will meet 3-4 times a year together with the Commission to implement joint policies and align funding  SUSTAINABLE COOPERATION There is already an agreement on the key concrete actions to address the main problems  ACTION PLAN

3 Sustainable mobility Quicker transport –Road links –Railway connections Cleaner transport –More goods transported on the rivers Danube: 50 Million tons (in 2007) Rhine: 330 Million tons (in 2007) Efficient multimodality  TARGET (2020): - Increase cargo transport on the river by 20% - Quicker rail links between cities

4 Better environment Better water quality Stop loss of biodiversity Less floods and industrial accidents  TARGETS (2020): - Restore the Black Sea ecosystems as Ensure the return of threatened species, incl. the sturgeon - Establish plans to reduce risks of floods

5 Stronger economies More innovative products and services More competitive enterprises Better education and better jobs  TARGETS (2020): - Full broadband coverage - Increase number of patents by 50% - 40% young people with higher education

6 Improved quality of life Cheaper and cleaner energy Promotion of culture Reduce poverty and promote inclusion of Roma Reinforce security  TARGETS (2020): - More energy from renewables - Promote Danube culture and tourism - Provide basic infrastructures to Roma communities - Better cooperation between law enforcement actions

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