European Union as a global agenda setter?Rončević, Borut (Urednik) Besednjak Valič, Tamara (Urednik) Džajić Uršič, Erika (Urednik) The book deals with the intricate processes concerning the formulation and adoption of grand developmental strategies (like the EU's grand strategic visions till 2030 and their global impact). The EU has been continuously rethinking its global position amidst emerging economic and geopolitical challenges and attempting to formulate strategies to increase its competitiveness. The EU recognized the importance of long-term strategizing by adopting, implementing, and monitoring the Lisbon Strategy (2000-2010) and Europe 2020 (2010-2020). The approach taken by the authors contributes to understanding and proper response to key global and European challenges such as demographic changes; digitalization of society; environmental challenges; inclusion and citizenship; investment, reforms, and governance; and technological change and the future of work. It will start with an introductory chapter. The content of the book is divided into three sections, outlining the main concept of the volume: evaluating and shading the light to different policies surrounding the (global) strategic visions of the 2030 Agenda of the EU.Institute for Local Self-Government20242025-02-11 09:21:17Zbornik11435UDK: 330.341.1:061.1EU(082)(0.034.2)ISBN: 978-961-7124-26-2COBISS_ID: 219971075DOI: 10.4335/2024.3sl