Hidden resources in the Arctic: with ice melting uncovering oil and gas reserves creating tensions in the Arctic circle, what role can and should European countries and international institutions play in ensuring a safe, stable, sustainable and prosperous future of the Arctic region?
The costs of higher education: with students from disadvantaged backgrounds half as likely to attend university, what can European countries do to increase the accessibility of tertiary education, whilst fairly sharing the costs across society?
Regional and minority languages: how can European countries leverage digital transformations, such as mobile language learning applications, voice assistants, and real-time translation to protect and foster linguistic diversity in Europe’s regions?
Populist politicians and their battle-cry of "Fake News" and allegations of a structurally biased media: what is the role of media in increasingly polarised democracies and the age of social media? To what extent, if any, should Europe re-consider its constitutional approach to political influence over media?
Banking integration: in 2012 the European institutions started on a path 'Towards a genuine Economic and Monetary Union’ with recommendations to establish a real Banking Union. With the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) and the Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) in place and the European Deposit Insurance Scheme (EDIS) under discussions, should the European Union continue towards a real Banking Union, and if so, what should it look like?
Delivering on the European Pillar of Social Rights: with the EU committing to 20 principles and rights essential for a fair and well-functioning labour markets and welfare systems, how can the implementation of these social rights and sustainable economic growth be balanced?
Livestock production: a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and a leading cause of deforestation and water pollution. Should European countries take steps to reduce the environmental impact of the livestock industry, and if so, how can the potential economic implications for farmers be offset?
Equality for the ill: with over 30 million European citizens suffering from rare diseases, should European countries ensure quality diagnosis, treatment, and psychological support to the those who suffer from rare diseases, and if so how?
The rise of the shared economy: following the October 2018 high-level conference on a collaborative economy, if so and how should European countries regulate or accommodate collaborative business models, such as Airbnb and UberX?
Towards a sustainable future: from molten-salt technology to renewable energy blockchains, should European countries implement policies to drive innovations in the sustainable energy sector, and if so, what areas of technological progress should be prioritised?
Unrecognised families: with widely varying national laws on marriage and adoption across the EU Member States, the cross-border recognition of families with same-sex parents is complex. Should the EU ensure family rights, such as family reunification, for all families, and if so how?
Housing: a right or a privilege? Urban areas across Europe are becoming overcrowded, rampant increases in house prices, and a growing demand, leaving many urban inhabitants behind. Should European countries and institutions ensure affordable access to housing, and if so how?
European defence: following recent EU defence initiatives such as permanent structured cooperation on security and defence (PESCO), as well as the joint declaration on EU-NATO cooperation, what should European security and defence look like in 2030?
Cybersecurity: how and to what extent should the European countries arrange robust and resilient cyber defence capabilities at an international level?
Rampant tourism: following examples, such as the removal of the I Amsterdam sign and Dubrovnik’s daily tourist quotas to limit the impact of tourism on cultural heritage sights, how can European countries, European Institutions, and UNESCO best mitigate the negative impacts of tourism, whilst ensuring continued accessibility?