Innovation Policy Lab is a joint undertaking between the European Liberal Forum (ELF) and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Europe (FNF Europe). It represents a culmination of collaborative efforts, discussions, and expert insights aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting Europe.
These publications are the outcomes of the Innovation Policy Lab, a joint undertaking between the European Liberal Forum (ELF) and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Europe (FNF Europe). It represents a culmination of collaborative efforts, discussions, and expert insights aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting Europe. The ELF–FNF Policy Labs brought together a diverse group of policymakers, academics, practitioners, and civil society representatives from across Europe.
This dynamic gathering fostered an environment conducive to in-depth analysis, debate, and creative thinking. The participants, each bringing their unique perspectives and expertise, played a crucial role in shaping the discussions and formulating the policy recommendations presented in these books.
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Rebuilding trust and mutual understanding between young men and women is not only about improving relationships, it is essential for the future of liberal democracy.
Rather than merely reacting to demographic change, Europe must adopt a strategic approach and actively compete for talent on the global stage. Migration should therefore be understood as a driver of innovation and shared prosperity, not a challenge.
We need to challenge prevailing narratives of demographic change as a crisis and o er a forward-looking, evidence-based vision in which Europe can use demographic change as an opportunity to reimagine the foundations of social and economic life.
The publication argues that Europe’s economic and industrial resilience is increasingly threatened by overreliance on external suppliers, particularly in strategic sectors critical to the green and digital transitions.
The publication explores the growing mismatch between the EU’s economic governance framework and the long-term investment needs of the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
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