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Together for better and worse: Dublin II Regulation was supposed to solve the issue of asylum seekers in the EU but with the recent high numbers of refugees seeking protection from the EU members, the burden is disproportionately distributed. What steps should the EU take to address to ensure all member states contribute equally whilst respecting the European convention on Human rights?
Broadening the EU’s borders: On February 2018, the European Commission announced its strategy for the Western Balkans, which was followed by the proposal to launching accession talks with Albania and Northern Macedonia. What approach should the EU pursue to reach build stability in the region, given the strategic importance of Western Balkans to third parties?
Breaking the ice: Bearing in mind increasing global temperatures have eased the exploitation of resources in the Arctic Region, how could the EU work together with other parties in the region in order to promote fair exploitation of natural resources, while preserving biodiversity and the ecosystem?
The Real Estate of Affairs: With property prices skyrocketing in Europe’s big cities, to what extent, if at all, should governments intervene in markets in order to ensure access to affordable housing in urban areas for its citizens?
Plastic so fantastic: With the average European producing 31kg of plastic waste annually, many of which ends up in landfills or worse as marine litter. On the other hand plastic products are essential in many sectors, contributing substantially to European economic growth. What steps should the EU take to strike a balance and curb plastic consumption?
EU and me: After hitting a historically low turnout of 43% among the voters in the 2014 European Parliament elections, what steps should the EU take to ensure a higher election participation and an increased interest in European politics?
Multilingual, multicultural and diverse Europe: With several European regions containing minorities whose mother tongue is not an official language of the European Union (Roma people, Welsh, Catalan etc.) integration within the European Union may be limited. What steps should the European Union take to ensure that all of its citizens can enjoy the rights and freedoms guaranteed under EU law?
The privacy paradox: According to Europol’s latest “Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment” report, the use of the internet is an integral component in any terrorist plot. Although currently limited, cyber and online threats are increasingly becoming a concern for the Member States. How should the EU ensure the security in the cyber space and minimise the presence of terrorist activities without jeopardising the rights of its citizens?