Serious planning
- Last updated: January 19, 2026 | 20:08 ..
US and European Union flags are seen in this illustration. Reuters
The unity of the European nations will have to be strengthened in the future. They will have to depend on themselves for their security and defence. They can no longer depend on any external help in case of any attack or economic crisis. The European Union will have to become more active and self-dependent. Year 2026 is a wake-up call for Europe.
The annual growth rates in most European countries are hovering between one and two per cent per annum. They need to galvanise to grow at a minimum of four to five percent per annum to make their economies sturdy. This will mean serious planning and sustained efforts. Europeans can no longer take their defence and lifestyles for granted.
Rajendra Aneja
Mumbai, India