The power to the people: Low turnout at the European Elections, Euroscepticism, and criticism of the EU institutions from its citizens. What stance should the EU adopt in considering amending the European Parliament’s powers, and subsequent revision of the Treaty of Lisbon?
Farewell to alternative facts and misinformation: Widespread and exposure of alternative facts all across the world shows how influential media is nowadays. What measure should be taken by the EU against the misinformation and propaganda, which is spread by non-EU Member States, such as Russia’s information warfare?
Prevalence of economic integration: The European continent is threatened by frozen conflict zones such as Kosovo, Transnistria, or Nagorno-Karabakh. Bearing in mind the sustainable peace, how can the EU contribute to the economic reintegration of frozen conflict zones?
European Neighbourhood Policy, success or a failure? Even though the EU is the world’s biggest aid provider, its development efforts have proven to be inefficient. How could the EU improve its existing development policy in particular the European Neighbourhood Policy countries?
Islamophobia as a new disease of the modern Europe: The majority of the victims of Islamic fundamentalism are themselves members of the Muslim faith, but Islamophobia has been deeply and persistently rooted in Western societies for many years. What measures should be taken to protect the Muslims’ human right in the EU?
Mental Health on EU Agenda: At least one in four people in Europe are affected by some sort of mental illness at some point in their lives according to World Health Organization. Taking into account mental disorders are often underestimated not only by national governments, but also by our societies; how can the EU raise people’s awareness on mental health illness, as well as preventing and providing medical treatment to everyone in need?
Realising every European’s full potential: Women and men across Europe still face discrimination based on their gender, which subsequently results in Gender Pay Gap or female under-representation. How can Member States liberate modern generations from gender stereotypes which result in their discrimination in families and workplace?
What and How - Keeping the path towards a circular economy: The European Commission is set to put forward a monitoring framework for the circular economy package by the third quarter of 2017. What approach should be taken by the EU legislators to ensure an efficient monitoring of the circular economy framework?
Ethnic minorities on strike: In the light of the recent Turkey-Netherlands diplomatic crisis and high immigration of ethnic minorities to the EU Member States, what stance should the EU take to ensure inclusion within its Member States?
Freedom of expression or the European core values? The EU Member States have seen a rise in xenophobic and populist movements in the recent years among its citizens, who do not feel represented by the mainstream politicians. What stance should the European civil society take to guarantee freedom of expression and prevent xenophobic and racist movements?
Neo-Ottomanism within the Turkish diaspora: In the past few years, Turkey has seen some Ottoman revival movements within its regions of influence such as the Southeast Turkey and the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. What position should the EU take towards these revival movements?
Europe caught in crossfire: With the new Trump administration and its alleged weariness towards NATO, how should the EU develop its Security and Defence Policy to ensure the security of its Member States?