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Overcoming Polarisation: Paths to Common Ground
Overcoming Polarisation: Paths to Common Ground
A podcast by Debating Europe, the citizen engagement unit of Friends of Europe Building social cohesion. Restoring democratic trust. Bridging divides. As Europe faces rising polarisation – on politics, climate, technology, and trust in public institutions – decision-makers are under growing pressure to respond with solutions that are effective, inclusive, and forward-looking. Overcoming Polarisation: Paths
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Voices for Choices – Europe’s next chapter starts with its youngest voices
Voices for Choices – Europe’s next chapter starts with its youngest voices
Explore the interactive Voices for Choices report – a tool for evidence-based policymaking. Enjoy the full screen experience by clicking here. You can download the report by clicking here. We’re continuing our work to rethink the roles and responsibilities of citizens, governments and businesses towards one another, in an effort to redesign the ‘social contract’ and
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Inclusive futures: uniting communities for lasting change
Inclusive futures: uniting communities for lasting change
The “2024 Voices – Citizens Speak Up!” report by Debating Europe, in partnership with The Coca-Cola Company and the European Commission, delivered a clear message from citizens across Europe: social inclusion is key to tackling today’s most pressing challenges, from the green and digital transition to economic and social sustainability. In the lead-up to the 2025
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EU – Unlocking the Future: How can new technologies drive productivity and economic growth for everyone?
EU – Unlocking the Future: How can new technologies drive productivity and economic growth for everyone?
Our “2024 Voices – Citizens Speak Up!” report highlights a strong demand for stronger policies, AI investment, and digital upskilling to drive innovation and economic growth. We sat down with Arba Kokalari, MEP, European’s People Party, Karen Massin, Head Government Affairs and Public Policy (EU Institutions), Google, Serena Borbotti-Frison, Director General at Allied For Startups
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SSH CENTRE: Shaping an inclusive and sustainable Europe together
SSH CENTRE: Shaping an inclusive and sustainable Europe together
👈 Click on download here to read our report “Citizen-led recommendations for the Horizon Europe Missions on sustainability”! What are the SSH CENTRE and the EU Missions? At Debating Europe, we are working to redesign the roles and responsibilities of citizens, governments, and businesses to create a fairer and more inclusive society. This effort is