Newsletter #48
territorial future thoughts by spatialforesight
In June, we published three blog posts addressing various facets of European policy developments. We began with a post on scenarios for the EU and European integration, then moved on to a post about the 40-year Schengen Agreement, and finally concluded with a post on radical ideas for rethinking cohesion policy.
Quo vadis, EU? Europe has always faced crossroads, but the choices we make today feel more consequential than most. We need to open a dialogue about what we are willing to build together, and take steps to build it. This is not just about institutional design or economic models; it is about the kind of society we want to live in and the responsibilities we are willing to share. (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)Schengen at 40: Celebrating freedoms, confronting fractures. The 40th anniversary provides an opportunity to celebrate, but also to reflect on current challenges and plan for the future. It is also a call to action to defend and modernise the Schengen area so that it can continue to thrive in an ever-changing world. A Europe without borders is not a bygone utopia, but a vision worth fighting for. (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)Four provocative ideas for a radical rethink of cohesion policy. In a few weeks, the European Commission will present its proposals for the future of cohesion policy. Before the official documents ground us in reality, why not allow ourselves to think completely outside the box? Let's explore what a radically different cohesion policy might look like. Four provocative ideas. (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)In the pipeline
We will continue to update the blog with our thoughts on the future of Europe, its spaces, places and people.
