The 2019 European Parliament Elections will be crucial to the future of the Union, as it can reinforce or withdraw citizen legitimation of the European institutions. Given the low turnout observed in the last European polls, how can the EU better engage its citizens in politics?
The ongoing debate over Catalonia’s Independence has polarised the Spanish society as well as the European one. Taking into consideration the many regions across Europe seeking independence from several Member States, what stance should the EU take in order to guarantee stability across the Union, whilst ensuring that regional voices are still heard?
The 2012 Pisa Report revealed a worrying disparity between educational performance across Europe, however, it did not take into account environmental education. How can the EU support its Member States in developing standards for quality in education, including the environmental protection?
Bearing in mind that globalization threatens the conservation of local cultures, how can the EU preserve the historical and cultural heritage of its regions while moving towards greater integration and the respect for the environment?
With the digital revolution underlining the disparities in access to the Internet both between and within Member States, for reasons of lack of infrastructure, as well as the lack of adaptations to special needs, what actions should the EU take to improve Internet accessibility to all its citizens?
Fighting pollution and global warming depend on individual consumption habits. How can the EU encourage European consumers to change their habits while moving towards more environmentally-friendly actions?
Although major international climate summits seek to adopt global objectives, the energy transition remains specific to each country or region. How can the EU follow a common energy transition, whilst taking into account the specificities of each Member State?
With the constant increase in population and consumer demand, the tourism industry harms the environment and creates strong inequalities between foreign and local tourists in some parts of the world. How can the EU reconcile an ecological tourism industry, while taking into account the local interests?