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VOLUME 18 | 2049: Open Future
The politics of tomorrow start with the politics of today. Beyond any one theme, this collection of essays, stories, and interviews, complemented by infographics, looks forward to imagine the Europe(s) to be in 2049.
In Search of a Digital Arcadia
Society, Media and Culture
The internet of today is far from the digital promised land first imagined by cyber utopians. Geopolitics will play a defining role in shaping its future.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A Revolutionary LegacyJustice
Today, the UDHR remains an important reference point and source of inspiration for activists across the globe.
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Solidarity Economy & the Commons in Central & Eastern EuropeWelfare and Social Issues
Takeaways from the international solidarity economy wave are relevant for Central and Eastern Europe, but they must take into account local context.
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A New Social Contract for the 21st CenturyGreen Transition
From climate change to robotisation, the challenges of the 21st century call for a new model of democracy. Dirk Holemans explores what a new social contract might look like.
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Delivering Green Mobility in 2049Green Transition
The shift to a future green transport system offers huge benefits for citizens and environment alike, but requires deep transformation.
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Who is in charge of the European Pillar of Social Rights?Welfare and Social Issues
Over a year after the EU "proclaimed" a series of social rights, little has been done and the initiative risks becoming an empty promise.
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Life on the Green Islands of Southern Europe in 2049Climate and Energy
For renewable energy communities, the path to sustainability is paved by political choices.
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