We welcome papers on the following topics (but not limited to): 

• circular economy, recycling and re-use 

• Brexit - the impact on EU 

• poverty eradication and sustainable development 

• EU development aid 

• EU enlargement 

• smart growth - an economy based on knowledge and innovation for Europe 2020 

• sustainable growth - a more resource efficient, greener and more competitive economy for Europe 2020 

• inclusive growth - a high employment economy delivering economic, social and territorial cohesion for Europe 2020 

• overcoming youth unemployment 

• modernization of labor markets 

• entrepreneurship and business environment for innovative SMEs 

• the future of welfare state 

• quality of life and social policies 

• social entrepreneurship, inclusive societies, social innovation 

• social economy 

• reforms of the financial system 

• knowledge partnership: education - business - research - innovation 

• education and training systems - openness, relevance, improving education outcomes 

• demographic change, migration and integration 

• climate change 

• renewable energy 

• health and ageing societies 

• challenges in an enlarged EU 

• new challenges of globalization