Facing crises of democracy: Given the decline in general election in all developed democracies, to what extent should national governments make use of direct or deliberative democracy in order to boost the public interest in policy decisions?
From frozen conflict to lasting peace: After the cease fire of April 2016 in the conflict region Nagorno-Karabakh, how should peace in the region and a long-term perspective for cooperation between Armenia and Azerbaijan be secured?
Farming for the future: As four out of five Europeans are expected to live in urban areas by 2020, how should Europe’s food supply be secured, given rising standards for sustainable food production and climate smart agriculture?
Beyond economic poverty: After the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, what approach should Europe promote and which stakeholders should it prioritise collaborating with, in order to effectively end poverty in all its forms in Africa?
From Tobin tax to vertical equity: As inequalities between rich and poor increase in most developed economies, how should fiscal measures be used to contribute to fair societies?
Investing for society: How should Europe’s banking regulations balance the goals of non-financial returns on investment with economic growth?
Assessing the growth paradigm: As GDP growth is currently a primary policy objective in Europe, how should the economies of the future define and measure the pursuit of economic success in happy, sustainable, and prosperous societies?
Sustainability in a modernised economy: With 87% of workers worldwide unhappy in their jobs, how should more modern, healthy and sustainable workplaces be made available throughout Europe?
Health for an ageing society: As Europe faces rapid demographic changes, how should medical care, prevention, and research tackle ageing and the development of sustainable health care schemes?
The two-sided coin of nuclear energy: How should the cross-border risks posed by nuclear power plants be regulated within and on Europe’s borders whilst ensuring energy security?
Equal pay for equal work: With women receiving on average 16% lower wages than men, how should progress be made towards income equality for women?
Building new opportunities: After the arrival of approximately one million refugees in Europe in 2015, how should European states and civil society cooperate to provide adequate education, training and integration for asylum holders?
Leaving no one behind: Building on the Council of the EU’s first agreement on LGBTI equality in 2016, how should LGBTI rights be protected in Europe whilst acknowledging and addressing public hostility and reservations of individual states?
A contribution to transparency or a threat to security: Following the Snowden, WikiLeaks and Panama Papers cases, what approach should European states have towards whistleblowers’ disclosures of sensitive information?
Awareness, resilience, and innovation at sea: How should fair access to economic activity on European waters be ensured, whilst also protecting and preserving marine ecosystems?