Assessing Accession: With countries in the Western Balkans in the running to join the European Union for more than a decade, and several countries from the Eastern Partnership (EaP) receiving Candidate Status, what could the EU do to make the process of accession more transparent and efficient?
Assessing Accession: With countries in the Western Balkans in the running to join the European Union for more than a decade, and several countries from the Eastern Partnership (EaP) receiving Candidate Status, what could the EU do to make the process of accession more transparent and efficient?
No More Hunger: According to the UN World Food Programme, in 2023, 345 million people in 79 countries are facing, or are at risk of, acute food insecurity. Considering that the global food crisis is fuelled by conflict, climate shocks, and the COVID-19 pandemic after-effects, how can the EU further promote an innovative and sustainable agricultural sector to tackle these growing risks?
No More Hunger: According to the UN World Food Programme, in 2023, 345 million people in 79 countries are facing, or are at risk of, acute food insecurity. Considering that the global food crisis is fuelled by conflict, climate shocks, and the COVID-19 pandemic after-effects, how can the EU further promote an innovative and sustainable agricultural sector to tackle these growing risks?
Towards a New Culture of Remembrance: Several European countries promote the positive aspects of their national history without acknowledging their most critical legacies. Since this sanitisation of history can have detrimental impacts on society at large, what concrete steps can be taken at a European and national level to improve public recognition of those who have suffered from oppression, colonisation and crimes against humanity in Europe in the past?
Towards a New Culture of Remembrance: Several European countries promote the positive aspects of their national history without acknowledging their most critical legacies. Since this sanitisation of history can have detrimental impacts on society at large, what concrete steps can be taken at a European and national level to improve public recognition of those who have suffered from oppression, colonisation and crimes against humanity in Europe in the past?
Free for all: The recent interest of several Member States in implementing a universal basic income has sparked a discussion about Europe’s future welfare programmes. What new approaches should the EU use to increase citizens’ welfare and reduce poverty?
Free for all: The recent interest of several Member States in implementing a universal basic income has sparked a discussion about Europe’s future welfare programmes. What new approaches should the EU use to increase citizens’ welfare and reduce poverty?
Plant Your Money!: Investment is one of the main drivers of our economy, influencing the management of various corporations. As the awareness of more sustainable investments has increased recently, some issues still need to be faced to achieve the EU goal of zero-net-emission by 2050. What measures should the EU take in order to foster environmental, social and governance investment in the private sector, fighting greenwashing, and protecting investors?
Plant Your Money!: Investment is one of the main drivers of our economy, influencing the management of various corporations. As the awareness of more sustainable investments has increased recently, some issues still need to be faced to achieve the EU goal of zero-net-emission by 2050. What measures should the EU take in order to foster environmental, social and governance investment in the private sector, fighting greenwashing, and protecting investors?
Work Smart, Not Hard: The idea of a four-day workweek has been circulating for years to counteract employee burnout, with countries and employers around Europe experimenting with this system and reporting various positive and negative results. Keeping this in mind, what can the EU do to create a better work-life balance and improve the mental health of workers in Europe?
Work Smart, Not Hard: The idea of a four-day workweek has been circulating for years to counteract employee burnout, with countries and employers around Europe experimenting with this system and reporting various positive and negative results. Keeping this in mind, what can the EU do to create a better work-life balance and improve the mental health of workers in Europe?
Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol: With the highest rates of alcohol consumption worldwide found within the borders of Eastern Europe and alcohol consumption causing over 10% of all deaths between the ages of 15 and 64, how can the EU better protect its citizens against the adverse effects of alcohol?
Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol: With the highest rates of alcohol consumption worldwide found within the borders of Eastern Europe and alcohol consumption causing over 10% of all deaths between the ages of 15 and 64, how can the EU better protect its citizens against the adverse effects of alcohol?
Careers have no genders: Uneven compensation, unequal promotions, instances of sexual harassment, diminished chances for moms, and racism are just a few examples in which gender inequality in the workplace manifests. How should the EU ensure equal opportunities in career paths and foster respect in work environments?
Careers have no genders: Uneven compensation, unequal promotions, instances of sexual harassment, diminished chances for moms, and racism are just a few examples in which gender inequality in the workplace manifests. How should the EU ensure equal opportunities in career paths and foster respect in work environments?
Ciao ChatGPT?: Following Italy's ban on ChatGPT, countries such as Ireland, France, and Germany are also considering a ban, while countries like Sweden have stated that they have no intention of doing so. What should the EU do to continue promoting the values of the Single Digital Market?
Ciao ChatGPT?: Following Italy's ban on ChatGPT, countries such as Ireland, France, and Germany are also considering a ban, while countries like Sweden have stated that they have no intention of doing so. What should the EU do to continue promoting the values of the Single Digital Market?
Microchips, baby: With advancements in nanotechnology ushering in rapid developments in science which can be used to promote worldwide sustainability, what stance should the EU take on supporting such technologies where the potential risks are not yet clear?
Microchips, baby: With advancements in nanotechnology ushering in rapid developments in science which can be used to promote worldwide sustainability, what stance should the EU take on supporting such technologies where the potential risks are not yet clear?
The EU, an "LGBTQIA+ Freedom Zone"?: In March 2021, the European Parliament declared the EU an "LGBTQIA+ Freedom Zone", which stated that every member of the community would receive equal freedoms and rights shared with all Europeans. However, considering that some Member States like Ireland and the Czech Republic still have discriminatory laws towards queer men in regards to donating blood, how can the EU ensure equality in the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community in the field of health?
The EU, an "LGBTQIA+ Freedom Zone"?: In March 2021, the European Parliament declared the EU an "LGBTQIA+ Freedom Zone", which stated that every member of the community would receive equal freedoms and rights shared with all Europeans. However, considering that some Member States like Ireland and the Czech Republic still have discriminatory laws towards queer men in regards to donating blood, how can the EU ensure equality in the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community in the field of health?
Stronger together: Recent conflicts close to the EU borders, particularly the war of Russian aggression in Ukraine, have sparked a new wave of discussion in EU politics on the importance of a strong European security system. Considering the current mutual and common defence strategies of the EU, what steps should the EU take to ensure its security defence capabilities against any potential external threat?
Stronger together: Recent conflicts close to the EU borders, particularly the war of Russian aggression in Ukraine, have sparked a new wave of discussion in EU politics on the importance of a strong European security system. Considering the current mutual and common defence strategies of the EU, what steps should the EU take to ensure its security defence capabilities against any potential external threat?
Increasing mobility: With around 70% of Europe's population currently living in urban areas and 60% of Europeans viewing congestion as the most serious problem affecting mobility, what can the EU do to modernize its transport network in order to ensure safe, fast, and clean transportation for all?
Increasing mobility: With around 70% of Europe's population currently living in urban areas and 60% of Europeans viewing congestion as the most serious problem affecting mobility, what can the EU do to modernize its transport network in order to ensure safe, fast, and clean transportation for all?