Jansa: Security, Climate Change, Poverty Key Challenges for EU

The Hague, 24 May - Addressing a forum marking the 60th anniversary of the Hague Congress in the Hague on Saturday, Prime Minister Janez Jansa said that while 60 years ago the key challenge was to secure peace and unite Europe, it is now necessary to focus on three challenges coming from outside; peace and security, climate change and poverty.

The Hague Forum marking the 60th anniversary of the Hague Congress. From left to right: European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering, Slovenian Prime Minsiter and president of the EU Council Janez Jansa, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

The Hague
Forum marking the 60th anniversary of the Hague Congress.
From left to right: European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering,
Slovenian Prime Minsiter and president of the EU Council Janez Jansa, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

The Hague Forum marking the 60th anniversary of the Hague Congress, Slovenian Prime Minsiter and president of the EU Council Janez Jansa. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

The Hague
Forum marking the 60th anniversary of the Hague Congress,
Slovenian Prime Minsiter and president of the EU Council Janez Jansa.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

The Hague Forum marking the 60th anniversary of the Hague Congress, Slovenian Prime Minsiter and president of the EU Council Janez Jansa. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

The Hague
Forum marking the 60th anniversary of the Hague Congress,
Slovenian Prime Minsiter and president of the EU Council Janez Jansa.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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