The voter turnout of the 2014 European Parliament elections reached a record breaking low especially among young people With the next elections taking place in May how can the EU strengthen political interest and participation among young voters ?
In June 2019, France plans to introduce a new form of national service consisting of a mandatory phase focused on civic culture and a later voluntary phase of military service or volunteer work. Bearing such efforts in mind, what measures can Member States take in order to foster civic responsibility and active citizenship?
Endangered linguistic species: Some of the EU’s 60 regional and minority languages are currently facing extinction. Bearing in mind the importance of multilingualism in Europe, what can European States do to defend their rich linguistic heritage?
With youth unemployment staggering, there is an increasing need for vocational training and internships in ensuring young people’s smooth transition into the job market. What policies can Member States adopt in order to improve the conditions of young economically active citizens?
While Nordic and Benelux countries rank high when it comes to promoting sexuality education, the latter is still either insufficient or non-existent in Eastern and Southern European States. How can Member States ensure access to and uphold adequate standards of sexuality education for both men and women?
By 2020, the OECD expects Europe to generate 45% more waste than in 1995. On a different note, the EU has also committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% by the same year. With this said, waste-to-energy programs have become increasingly attractive as partial alternatives to fossil fuels. How can the EU and Member States further optimise energy recovery in waste?
Global warming calls for increased energy efficiency and therefore the further development of low-carbon renewable energies. However, research in and the production of green energies require larger initial investments than fossil energies. In order to achieve the 2030 Energy and Climate Framework targets, how can the EU safeguard the competitive edge of renewables on its energy market?
Both formal and non-formal education have a significant impact on the development of the youth. With this in mind, how can educational and cultural institutions promote multiculturalism within Europe while combating anti-migration, xenophobic and islamophobic sentiments?