This publication is an attempt to describe the situation of LGBTIQ+ people in Eastern Europe, thirty years after the process of transformation began in the region.

Thorough systemic changes for reaching true gender equality in the political representation of women in European societies, of course, require research of reasons for women’s underrepresentation when it comes to participation in politics.

The existence of a Multi-Speed Europe is a reality. The concept relates to the pace of integration – or lack thereof – of Member States into different structures of Union. The dissimilarity of integrative speed is intrinsically linked to the different resources, goals and socio-economic backgrounds of each Member State.

For many years, the EU has been struggling to respond adequately to rule of law violations in its own member states. With the Next Generation EU recovery funds now in the hands of governments who seem to be moving away from the democratic and liberal values of the EU, continued inaction is affecting the people’s trust in the EU project. “A Europe of Values” learns from the examples of CVM, Article 7 proceedings and inconsistencies within the EU institutions themselves to show that it is now time to move beyond dialogue towards concrete actions.

Welcome to the future! From robotics and biomedicine to quantum computing, what long seemed like science fiction is now science reality. How can Europe ensure an innovation-friendly environment to stay at the forefront of progress? What is on the horizon in the fields of software, hardware, medicine, and biotechnology? Forward-looking policies will keep Europe at the cutting edge while ensuring new technologies are embedded in European values.

Year: 2021 Editor: Ted Urho ISBN: 978-2-39067-018-6 When Covid-19 hit in March of 2020, we abruptly learned what a closed-off world feels like. In Europe, the free movement of goods and people came to a complete standstill, as nation-states closed their borders in an attempt to control the spread of the virus. For the labour market, it was a disaster. […]

As the twenty-first century progresses, we see increasing technological advances, further growth of the culture of sustainability, the circular economy, Environmental and Social Governance, more Climate and Biodiversity COP’s and a great many other talking shops. This suggests a rather toxic paradox. From fragmented specialisms to the fragmentation of people, planet, and profit, has created a culture that lacks the capability to develop truly durable, holistic political solutions to […]

With the climate crisis and the energy crisis now converging, we have only one chance to change the game before it is too late.

The article takes a closer look at the practical challenges that 5G innovation entails for Europe and what needs to be done to address them and thus ensure a smooth transition to the digital future.

The paper describes the path set for using hydrogen in the context of European decarbonisation and sustainability projects.

The concept of self-driving vehicles has grown beyond a sci-fi fantasy and could be the next step in vehicle mobility. This briefing paper aims to present a clear and synthesized overview of self-driving regulations in the EU.

Year 2021: Editors: Dr. Antonios Nestoras and Laia Comerma  ISBN: 978-2-39067-011-7 DOI: 10.53121/ELFPUB0621 Twenty years ago, there were no smartphones, no social media giants, and no disinformation. We were still living in the ‘end of history’. Today, technology, economics, and international politics have turned our world upside down, and this calls for changes in our institutions, practices, and policies. This […]