Dublin RS 2015

Considering the growing popularity of the extreme right and euro-scepticism within the EU, coupled with the decline in youth participation, how should the EU react to the loss of citizens’ trust in its legitimacy and ensure youths have an active role in Europe’s future?

In light of the major disparity in educational performances across Europe, in particular as regards primary and secondary schools in disadvantaged areas, how can the EU support its Member States in providing the highest standard in school education?

In response to constant outbreaks of divisive violence and racism at European sporting venues, how should the energies of stakeholders in sport be spent with a view to promote a unifying, Olympian spirit across the continent?

2015 has been declared as the European Year of Development by the European Commission. In light of this, what role should the EU play in supporting sustainable growth to help eradicate poverty in developing countries?

Completing the Economic and Monetary Union: In light of the EU’s plans for a deeper and fairer economic and monetary union, how can the EU facilitate sustainable growth for all Eurozone members?

With one in three children under the age of 11 in Europe either obese or overweight, how can the EU build on existing restrictions on the marketing and advertising of unhealthy food products to children, whilst protecting vulnerable consumers?

Gender independent Europe: How can the EU liberate the younger generation of Europeans entering the workplace so to define their individual roles in society independent of gender stereotypes?

With European power consumption continuing to rise excessively, how should Member States seek to move away from a dependency on fossil fuels, whilst respecting issues and concerns associated with alternative forms of energy production?

In light of the increasing number of refugees seeking asylum within the European Union and the unbalanced distribution of migrants amongst Member States, how can the EU ensure a fair distribution of refugees while upholding the freedom of movement and European human rights standards?

In light of findings that young LGBT citizens still experience active discrimination despite progress in the promotion of LGBT rights, how can the EU ensure the protection and empowerment of young LGBT citizens in Europe?

In light of the continued armed conflict taking place in eastern Ukraine, how can the EU help return peace and stability to the region and ensure eastern Member States are not brought into conflict with Russia?

With growing freight and passenger transport in cities leading to both pollution and congestion, how can the EU ensure the environmental sustainability of transportation systems in European cities?