Strike the iron when it is cold: With the Arctic ice melting, a new field of economic opportunities are opening to the world including the possibility of unexploited resources and territories. Keeping in mind the fragile marine ecosystem of the Arctic region, how should European states develop their Arctic Policy ensuring sustainable development and future cooperation?
The future of trade: With parts of China’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) accession protocol having expired, what approach/measures should the EU take to tackle unfair trade practices with regards to its trade defence instruments (TDIs)?
The next industrial revolution: With Industry 4.0 promising a change in the way goods are manufactured, what actions should the EU take to exploit the benefits of a digitalised industry in order to re-industrialise Europe?
A plan for Europe’s refugees: With EU resettlement framework showing an unsatisfactory level of implementation in 2016, how should the EU act to ensure a fair distribution of refugees and asylum seekers considering third-country nationals’ life conditions and Member States’ stance on the topic?
Safety first: With more and more governments and businesses across the EU relying on digital networks and infrastructure, what further measures should the EU take to ensure an open, safe and secure cyberspace for governments and enterprises?
Giving shape to the future: With driverless cars becoming ready for use on roads, what measures should Member States take regarding driverless cars considering road safety and the potential for the EU to become a leader in driverless technology?