Life after Brexit: Following the triggering of Article 50 in March 2017, what measures can the EU take to secure an outcome that is favourable for the Union, maintains positive relations with the United Kingdom, and protects the interests of its citizens abroad?
Democratic deficit in the EU: With Eurosceptic parties expressing concern over European centralisation and ever closer integration, the democratic legitimacy of EU governance has been criticised. With the ever-declining voter turnout in European elections, how should the European Union react to low levels of trust in EU institutions and to calls for reform and multi-speed integration?
Euroregions for integration: Acknowledging the positive impact of initiatives such as Region Sønderjylland–Schleswig, what can the EU do to further develop cross-border regional cooperation, promote common interests, and make EU values more accessible to the European population?
Internships – opportunity or exploitation: How can the EU effectively support its youth in making a smooth transition from education to employment?
Urban decay: Acknowledging the positive impact of green urban areas on the well-being and health of citizens, by what means can the Member States improve the living conditions of the 75% of EU citizens living in urban areas?
Climate change as a hot topic: Taking into consideration the EU’s Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050, what further measures can the EU undertake in order to reach the ambitious target to reduce its CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050?
Reach for the stars: With the European Space Policy creating for the first time a common political framework for space activities in Europe, what measures can be taken to maximise the benefits of space for society and the EU economy, and ensure a competitive and innovative European space sector?
Green energy in transit: With rapidly growing populations, pollution and deteriorating air quality, how should the EU increase the share of renewable resources in transport to reach its 10% target by 2020, bearing in mind the balance between cost-effectiveness and environmental impact?