Deal or no deal: With disagreement between the United States and the EU on matters of common foreign affairs leading to tensions, what should the future of transatlantic collaboration look like?
Money 2.0: The success of Bitcoin has brought on many startup-currencies, encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation in the world economy, meanwhile, such innovations also allow individuals to transfer money instantly and anonymously through the Internet. As a reaction, EU institutions have expressed scepticism and support for increased regulation on this new market. What steps could be taken to ensure that crypto-markets are regulated - especially against money-laundering and funding of illegal activities - without infringing on Internet freedoms?
Babies and bosses: As the amount of women who work has steadily increased in the last century, the balance between work- and home-life is tilting for parents. What should the EU’s stance on parental leave be?
No one left behind: With the economic crisis exacerbating the wealth imbalance between the rich and the poor, quality of life is changing for many Europeans and, as a result, the consumption of the legal unhealthy food has risen significantly. How can the EU further tackle social transfers in at risk communities and close the nutrition gap in order to safeguard public health?
No one left behind: With the possibility of bilateral trade agreements between the EU and countries with non-democratic institutional structures and potential human rights violations, what should the stance of the EU be in further expanding trade relations with new markets while still upholding its normative principles?
Energy management in a connected European pond: In light of the ongoing struggle to develop a coherent European energy efficiency strategy, for instance in the fisheries sector, how can the EU build upon previous efforts in order to ensure the continued shift towards a more sustainable and competitive energy network for Europe?
A new beginning for European defence: In the light of the significant security threats, Europe is hard pressed to further commit to the progressive framing of a common European Union Defence Policy, as outlined in the Lisbon Treaty. What steps could the EU take to ensure citizens’ safety and continent’s security?
Welcome to the future: In light of the discussions in the European Parliament regarding the ‘ethical and liability rules’ for autonomous vehicles which are rapidly making their way into European roads and soon can be introduced in transport of goods across borders, how could the EU’s legislation further develop in order to create a safety-net for autonomous vehicles, becoming a reality of traffic in Europe?