In light of the European Parliament’s recent call for an EU-wide arms embargo on Saudi-Arabia, should European states continue trading military and dual-use goods with countries that have been accused of human rights violations or support to terrorist groups?
The migration of the future: with the UNHCR estimating the number of environmental refugees to be 22.5 million annually, and with this number expected to increase exponentially over the coming decades, how should European states react to this challenge?
Linguistic diversity as a resource: with at least 130 languages and dialects across Europe at risk of extinction, what measures should European countries adopt to protect their multilingual heritage?
Following the revelations from the Panama Papers, how should European states respond to the largescale tax avoidance by their citizens through offshore accounts in tax havens?
The “other” health: with the share of Europeans who suffer from mental health issues on the rise, how can European countries ensure a comprehensive approach to mental health and guarantee adequate treatment for their citizens?
With 88 million tonnes of food waste in the EU annually, and in light of France’s recent ban on supermarket food waste, how should countries across Europe attempt to reduce food waste, while bearing in mind concerns about food safety and liability?
Building inclusive societies and tackling discrimination: with transgender people still facing frequent discrimination, harassment and violence, how can European countries take further steps to protect the fundamental rights of trans people and promote their inclusion into European societies?
Reforming global economic governance: with trade relations rapidly changing due to the the rise of the BRICS countries and other emerging economies, how can European states balance their own interests with ensuring a fair role for these players in the governance structures of international economic institutions such as the World Trade Organisation, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank?
Energy and fuel poverty: low incomes, high prices and poor housing. With over 54 million Europeans unable to afford energy services in their homes, how can European countries ensure their citizens’ access to modern energy services, while also taking into account the need for a more sustainable energy supply?
With the European Security Strategy having defined the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) as a major threat to European security, how can European states support disarmament efforts for WMDs on a global stage?
The future of warfare: now that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play an increasingly important role in armed conflicts, what position should European countries take on the development and military use of drones?