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The purpose of the Rural Development Policies's priorities and goals is to enhance the rural sector's crucial impact on the EU’s economy until 2020. How can the EU balance the competitiveness of its agricultural sector, sustainable management of natural resources and the territorial development of rural economies across all Member States?
Despite the EU making progress towards meeting its climate and energy targets laid out in the Europe 2020 strategy, only a few Member States are willing to invest in new and more sustaina-ble technologies. How can the EU ensure that all Member States will adhere to the guidelines proposed in the 2030 Policy Framework for Climate and Energy in order to render the EU’s econ-omy and energy system more competitive, secure and sustainable?
Pecunia non olet - or does it? Taking into account the burden on the local environment, how can the EU ensure environmental protection without limiting the economic opportunity of local tourism?
The Digital Agenda of the EU includes the creation of a Digital Single Market (DSM), reinforcing Europe’s digital economy and communication technologies by 2016. Even though the DSM can create opportunities for new startups and already existing companies, it has not been fully implemented across all Member States. How can the EU develop digital entrepreneurship at regional and interregional level?
Towards a European Energy Union: What measures should the EU take to strengthen its domestic energy market? How can the EU ensure the improvement of cross-border infrastructure and the compatibility of energy distribution systems whilst keeping energy affordable for consumers?
With recent polls indicating a decreasing public support for nuclear power as a CO2-neutral and efficient way to produce energy after the Fukushima accident and a varying acceptance amongst Member States, how can the EU ensure the safety of nuclear power plants and further pursue shutdown plans whilst working towards a CO2-neutral energy supply in order to meet the agree-ment of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris?
Due to the increasing influx of refugees trying to find shelter in Europe, some Member States are introducing border controls after years of free movement. With the fundamental principles of the Schengen agreement at risk, how can the EU improve the cooperation among Member States in dealing with the rising numbers of refugees whilst upholding one of its core achievements?
Fostering both sustainable and economic growth in rural areas all over Europe, how can Member States exploit the full potential of regional tourism?
Alarmed by recent terrorist attacks and security threats in European tourism capitals, how can Member States ensure the free movement of citizens and third-country nationals without compromising on national and cross-border safety measures.