Improving Special Interest Representation: In light of the increasing numbers of special interest groups lobbying the EU institutions, what steps can be taken to ensure that the activities of these groups are transparently supported at all steps of the policy cycle?
Addressing British Sentiment: In light of the imminent referendum in Britain on whether to remain in the EU, what stance should the EU take on the renegotiations and how far should the EU try to accommodate Britain's ‘wish list’ in order to ensure their continued support for the European project?
A New Intifada? : Faced with rising tension between Israel and Palestine, how can the EU ensure its commitment to the peaceful resolution of the conflict?
A Balancing Act on the Border: In light of the findings of the European Commission’s 2015 Annual Progress report on Turkey, how best should the EU address the ongoing violations of human rights and press freedom while maintaining the cooperation required to tackle the refugee crisis?
Youth, Peace and Security: In light of the lack of synergy between policies on peace building and youth development, how can the EU develop approaches that will offer meaningful avenues for young people to become a part of efforts to prevent conflict, counter violent extremism and build peace?
Rethinking the Aid Architecture: In the wake of the World Humanitarian Summit 2016, how can the EU rethink its humanitarian assistance policy to ensure that it supports longer-term development while also meeting the needs of the ever-changing landscape of emergencies?
Greater Protection for the LGBTI: What steps can the EU take to ensure equal rights for all EU citizens, regardless of their gender identity whilst taking into account different approaches by Member States?
Revisiting the EMU Reform: In the aftermath of the Greek debt crisis and in light of the deepening fault lines between Member States' positions on the future of the Eurozone, what should be the future of the Economic and Monetary Union?
Tackling Tax Avoidance: Bearing in mind the economic and social consequences of multinational companies' (MNCs) aggressive use of corporate tax planning methods to lower their effective tax rates, how can the link between taxation and real economic activity be restored?
Closing the Loop: How can the EU transition towards a circular economy, thereby ensuring better resource-efficiency, and benefits to both the environment and the economy?
Towards a Digital Single Market: Taking into account the growth opportunities associated with digital technologies, what legislative and regulatory steps should the EU take to adapt the single market to the digital age?
Moving Beyond the Border Crisis: In light of the ongoing refugee crisis and the differing political responses from Member States, how can the EU ensure that its short-term measures are translated into a holistic approach to the crisis?
A New Chapter in the Fight Against Terrorism?: Following the terror attacks in Paris, a number of new measures have been proposed by the EU and Member States to address the increasing threats of terrorist attacks. How can the EU reshape its long-term counter terrorism strategy in light of these developments, to work towards the prevention of similar attacks in its territories?
In light of the fact that EU Member States are collectively amongst the world’s three largest arms exporters, how should the EU consolidate the economic interests of Member States with the goals of peace, security and respect for human rights stated within the Common Security and Defence Policy?
Uber and Beyond: With Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) gaining popularity in Europe, how can the EU work towards harmonising the different regulatory environments of Member States, paying particular attention to decreasing legal loopholes to address concerns of passenger safety and quality of service?