21st century disenfranchisement: Recent political movements across Europe and the world suggest that a significant number of people no longer feel represented by mainstream politics. How can European countries deal with this rising sense of anger and fear amongst voters and ensure government's’ accountability?
A Balancing Act on the Border: In light of the findings of the European Commission’s 2015 Annual Progress report on Turkey, how best should the EU address the ongoing violations of human rights while maintaining the cooperation required to tackle the refugee crisis?
Linguistic diversity as a resource: with at least 130 languages and dialects across Europe in risk of extinction, what measures should the EU take to protect its linguistic diversity?
Mind the Gap: The poorest 20% of the European population has 5.2 times less disposable income compared to the top 20%, indicating and alarming tendency toward severe income disparity and social exclusion. With nearly one in four European citizens living at risk of poverty or social exclusion, how can European countries change this trend and improve the quality of living of individuals in the lower half of the wealth distribution?
The future of the Workforce: with an aging population across Europe, a pension crisis looming in several countries and a rapidly changing employment market, European countries are called to rethink the foundations of the future workforce. How can Europe enable labour developments and go towards a 21st century workforce?
More than meets the eye: mental health issues are by far the largest contributor to chronic conditions affecting the population of Europe, with over 27% of Europeans aged 18 to 65 having experienced at least one of a series of mental health issues in the past year. What measures should European states take to ensure support, care and ensure social integration is afforded to those struggling with mental health issues?
With the results of the ECO2017 conference in mind, how should the EU approach and tackle the issue of hazardous weight gain amongst its citizens?