Countering the democratic deficit - With the upcoming elections to the European Parliament in mind, what should be done to increase citizens' participation in EU matters?
United in foreign policy - With foreign affairs remaining a policy sector unique in terms of EU decision-making, how should an effective procedure be designed within the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?
Expanding to new grounds - While the Arctic has up until now been uninteresting to major stakeholders, it recently evoked the interest of its bordering countries due to possibly rich oil fields and vast space. What should the EU’s role be considering the recently very desirable territory that is the Arctic?
The future of crops - With new agricultural technologies on the rise, what role should modern technologies play for Europe’s farmers and how can the EU ensure its citizens’ food supplies stay stable for the foreseeable future?
Chasing bits and coins - Considering the involvement of cryptocurrencies in illegal drug and weapon trade and tax evasion, what steps should the EU take towards a more regulated environment for cryptocurrencies?
Pimp my city - In light of the continuing trend of urbanisation, what are new urban developments the EU should focus on to meet the challenges set out in the Europe 2020 goals?
Establishing the grid - In the light of recent developments towards the establishment of smart energy grids throughout Europe, how should the future energy market, citizens’ involvement and data management look like in such as system?
Serving time more efficiently - Keeping in mind many European prisons are overcrowded, which common direction should Member States go regarding prisoners’ rights and freedoms, prison infrastructure and rehabilitation programmes?
Reducing borders - Keeping in mind the varying success of Euroregion projects, how can the EU foster the cultural, economic and social relations in cross-border regions?
Connecting a continent - With public transport usage up throughout Member States, which measures should the EU take to allow for trouble-free transport between European cities and high quality transport infrastructures?