External relations

Foreign policy should become an exclusive EU competence. The European External Action Service (EEAS) must be strengthened and EU representations around the world be transformed into EU embassies. 

A unified EU Refugee Policy is needed to manage refugee flows from outside the EU. The Dublin system needs to be reformed, and a settlement system must be defined (e.g. based on population, population density, wealth, age, and growth).

The new system should provide for penalties for those countries who do not abide by it.

Legal pathways into Europe must be increased and improved in order to effectively manage flows of refugees and asylum seekers. 

A strong Europe must stand up for its citizens. The protection of our citizens, territory, and values is one of the core tasks of the EU. For this purpose, the EU needs a common defence system and a fully integrated defence force under the control of the European Parliament.