INFOGRAPHICSLuxembourg 2015

04Industry,

Research and Energy

06Economic

and Monetary Affairs

08Employment and Social

Affairs

10Women’s Rights

and Gender Equality I

12Women’s Rights

and Gender Equality II

14Human Rights

16Constitutional

Affairs

18Environment, Public Health

and Food Safety I

10Environment, Public Health

and Food Safety II

Infographics can improve cognition by utilising graphics to enhance the human visual system’s ability to see patterns and

trends.

– J. Heer, M. Bostock, & V. Ogievetskey

5

With European power consumption continuing to rise excessively, how can Member States

move away from a dependency on fossil fuels, while respecting the issues and concerns

associated with alternative forms of energy production?

Âli Okumusoglu

7

The clash between austerity and welfare: In light of the mounting dissatisfaction of citizens

towards increased austerity measures in countries in recession, how should the EU find the balance between economic recuperation

and the principles of the welfare state?

Aino Röyskö

9

Whilst the rate of youth unemployment across the EU-28 stands on average at 22%, many Member States, despite having many job

vacancies, experience a skills mismatch within their internal labor market. What steps can the EU take to facilitate a more efficient alignment of skills held by young people, to the jobs that

are available in contemporary economies?

Lindi Lila

11

Whilst the female population of Europe is estimated at 51.8%, the amount of women

holding an elected national political position in Member States is far lower, standing at

just approximately 27%. How can the EU best seek to generate equal political representation

throughout the Union whilst respecting the need for open access to political office?

Stefan Hadzovic

13

According to the United Nations (UN) Population Fund, one-third of women

worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence. At the same time, men are

increasingly the silent victims of domestic abuse. How can the EU support Member

States in strengthening their criminal justice systems to prevent and respond to Gender

Based Violence?

Naomi Foale

15

The recent attacks on Charlie Hebdo highlighted the existing conflict between

ensuring the right to the freedom of speech, all the while respecting the cultural sensitivities prevalent in European societies. What steps

can the EU take to afford sufficient protection to minority groups, without compromising the

freedom of the press?

Pascal Haller

17

Acknowledging the recent security concerns on the borders of the European Union, how should the Common European Foreign and Security Policy be developed further in order to uphold coherency in the stance and action

of the EU regarding its foreign affairs while respecting the sovereignty and differing

priorities of the Member States?

Nicolas Hoffmann

19

With the inevitable melting of Arctic ice exposing unprecedented economic

opportunities on the borders of the European Union, how should the EU best position itself in order to take advantage of these opportunities, whilst remaining environmentally responsible?

and maintaining political stability in the region?

Stefan Hadzovic

21

Shaping a European waste policy and the challenge of growing waste volumes: how can

Member States take advantage of their high consumption rates and move towards a more

efficient recycling process?

Lily Voge