A Union of Intelligence: the November 2015 Paris attacks highlighted the inefficiency of European secret services to share information, and with European leaders calling for the creation of a European Central Intelligence Agency; how could the European Union improve the exchange of intelligence within the Union, in order to reinforce and better coordinate its anti-terrorist operations?
Autopilot Mode of Enlargement: with democratic and economic setbacks in the West Balkans, and building on the current Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP); how could the European Union reenergise accession talks in order to move the region closer to the EU, while maintaining the vigour of much needed reforms and sustainable democratisation processes?
Citizens’ Generation: with traditional energy generation resulting in increasing CO2 emissions and rising energy prices; how could the European Union facilitate citizens’ contribution to energy production through microgeneration in order to ensure a more sustainable, reliable and affordable energy supply?
Follow the Money: with the aim of protecting national legal standards and developing towards a full common market, all the while recognising the challenges brought by emerging technological innovations; how could the European Union deal with financial havens, offshore accounts and tax-avoidance regulations within its Member States?
The Energy Future in Food Waste: with recent technological developments converting food waste into fertilisers and methanol to generate enough energy to cover electricity demands, 40% of food waste still ends up in landfills. Taking into account potential implications for both environmental integrity and the development of a new organic industry; how could the European Union adopt such innovations in the pursuit of reaching EU 2020 goals?
The Internet Society: with the internet enabling innovation, growth and social empowerment, only 12% of the consumers feel safe performing online transactions. Taking this into account; how could the European Union maintain cybersecurity and online privacy, without hampering development and further innovation of existing platforms?
Superman Ventures: with growing developments in keystone projects, such as nuclear fusion reactors and manned space exploration, as well as the rising interest of the private sector in such endeavours; how could the European Union foster such advances in order to become a pioneer in changing the course of humanity for a sustainable future?
The Smarter, the Better: with the increasing demand for innovation and technological improvement, as well as the urgent need for European cities to become more sustainable and energy-efficient; how could the European Union support the spread of Smart City Initiatives, ensuring the active cooperation between the inhabitants and their habitats?