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Banking Supervision - Which role should the European Central Bank (ECB) best play in the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) and how can effective, transparent and democratically accountable supervision of the European banking sector be guaranteed?
Sustainable energy for all - following the creating of the SE4All initiative, how can the EU further deliver sustainable energy for everyone, assisting in poverty alleviation and ensuring sustainable development?
Donor or Investor - With the European Commission declaring 2015 as the European Year for Development, what role should the EU play in eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable growth in developing countries?
Deepening Integration? – With levels of sovereign debt ranging from 10.5% to 176% of GDP across the euro area and a common currency binding the various economies together, how can EU Member States better align their economic policies to ensure stability and growth?
Beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – How should the EU consider environmental progress, well-being and other indicators alongside more traditional measures of development?
Generation i - with internships regulated at the EU level and temporary, unregulated and often unpaid internships becoming the route to professional work in domestic markets, how can the EU ensure a higher quality of learning and training, facilitate cross-border exchange and uphold interns’ employment rights?
Towards Renewable Materials and Green Consumer Choices – How can the EU incentivize consumers to shift towards sustainable lifestyles both at home and when shopping?
The Health and Sustainability Link – The World Health Organization (WHO) reported in 2014 that almost 2 in 5 of those under 18 were overweight or obese, problems, which contribute to many causes of death and disease. What can the EU do to tackle the growing obesity epidemic?
Developing Mental Health Policies - In light of the rise in the number of Europeans suffering from mental illness, and many Member States still lagging in their policies to tackle the issue, how can the EU lead the way in helping those with mental health problems?
Educating Women the Path to Sustainability? - There are currently 31 million girls not attending primary education, mainly in developing countries. With education proven to reduce maternal and infant mortality, lower birth rates and encourage women to enter the workforce, it is argued to be a key step towards sustainable development. What role should the EU take in encouraging the educating of women in developing countries?