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?
Rethinking the Aid Architecture: In the wake of the World Humanitarian Summit 2016, how can the EU rethink its humanitarian assistance policy in order to adapt it to the needs of the everchanging landscape of emergencies?
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 tall of the wealth distribution?
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?
In light of the 2015 Thalys train attack, to what extent should the European Union and the Member States improve security in cross-border transport without impeding the free movement of people within the Schengen area?