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SEDE
Chain Reaction
Nuclear non-proliferation attempts have yielded little results, with the recent breach of the Budapest Memorandum aggravating concerns about nuclear war. At the same time, deterioration of the transatlantic relationship renews the question of building an independent European Nuclear deterrent. Should the EU change its nuclear approach, both domestically and internationally?
INTA
A Material World
The trade of critical raw materials, such as Lithium or Cobalt, is vital for enabling the technologies necessary for the EU’s transition to an efficient and environmentally friendly economy. However, 95% of the EU’s rare earth imports originate from three countries, among them Russia and China. How can the EU ensure a resilient supply of critical raw materials while safeguarding its environmental and ethical standards?
SANT
The Good Stuff
Recently, proof of falsified or counterfeit medication entering the market has surfaced. Such medication bypasses the EU’s policies for pharmaceuticals, typically going unnoticed due to the growing demand of medicine and a rising trend of e-pharmacies. Considering the critical profit losses and oftentimes harmful substances used in the counterfeit medicine, how can the EU further prevent falsified pharmaceutical products from entering the market and its trade among Member States to protect its citizens, environment, and economy?
CONT
Good intentions, convenient interpretations
EU funding plays a vital role in supporting public services through Member States such as health care, education, and social welfare, yet cases such as the recent Motol hospital scandal reveal how money allocated for development can be diverted through inflated contracts and procurement manipulation. How can the EU reinforce transparency, control mechanisms, and cooperation to ensure its funds serve the public interest and protect them from corruption and criminal exploitation across Member States?
JURI
Criminals Without Borders
Organized crime networks increasingly operate across national borders, taking advantage of differences in legal systems, policing practices, sentencing rules, and enforcement capacity between European states. Criminal groups exploit gaps in coordination and weak information sharing, making investigations less effective. While people, goods, and capital move freely within the EU, law enforcement largely remains national, creating a clear mismatch. What can the EU do to strengthen cross-border cooperation, close legal and enforcement gaps, and ensure more effective joint action against organized crime in line with shared European standards?
PECH
Go Fish
While Europe’s fisheries continue to support food production and coastal livelihoods, a recent assessment of the European Environment Agency revealed that only 28% of assessed fish and shellfish stocks in European waters are being harvested at levels considered biologically sustainable. Given that the fisheries sector across the EU generates tens of billions of euros annually, how can the EU balance the economic gain of fisheries with the protection of marine biodiversity in both coastal areas and inland waters?
IMCO I
Fake nEUws
Disinformation spread has long been a threat to democratic European ideals, but the recent rise of generative AI has made it easier than ever to create and spread convincing fake imagery and information, creating further difficulties for the public in distinguishing fact from fiction. How can the EU fight the spread of misinformation while still allowing new technologies and innovations to thrive in its markets?
IMCO II
Always bet on blue
The European gambling market reached €123.4 billion in gross gaming revenue in 2024, with online platforms accounting for 39% of this total. This fast-growing industry has led to rising addiction rates, mounting personal debt, and increased mental health issues, disproportionately affecting youth and low-income communities. How should the EU address these harms while ensuring responsible regulation of the gambling sector?
REGI
Ad integrum
Post-conflict societies across Europe continue to bear deep social and economic scars long after violence ends. In Northern Ireland, there are elevated PTSD rates and 93% of children attend segregated schools, while Bosnia and Herzegovina has lost a significant amount of its population to brain drain since 1991. While keeping in mind existing peace frameworks, how can the EU support genuine societal healing in post-conflict regions, addressing persistent social and economic challenges?
TRAN
On the right track?
While the EU aims to reduce its emissions, European rail networks are shrinking due to a lack of international coordination, causing higher fees and longer travel times. The EU’s TEN-T policy lays out an EU-wide high-speed rail network, but progress on implementing this network has been slow and uneven across Member States. How should the EU act to promote an affordable and climate-neutral transportation system?
