This focus paper summarizes important key findings of our study “Macroeconomic consequences of ageing and directed technological change.”

Global tech companies are making increasing advances into the healthcare sector. Their business activities cover an enormous range. Some companies, especially in the USA and China, are becoming providers of healthcare services...

The digital devices and services provided by global tech companies have been shaping our daily lives for quite a while now. In recent years, these “tech giants” have also discovered the healthcare market as an arena for...

After four months Russia's war in and against Ukraine is threatening the ability of some countries in the world to feed themselves. Over the past two decades, Ukraine had become a global supplier of primary agriculture and food...

Following up on the final report on the Conference on the Future of Europe and its recommendations on a permanent European Citizens’ Assembly or Panel, this conference discussed the following questions: • What are the lessons...

The recently concluded Conference of the Future of Europe demanded more opportunities for citizen participation. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised to deliver on this. Brussels wants to be closer to its...

Over the last three decades, material wealth has increased worldwide. This is largely owing to a global economic order facilitating free trade, a rising share of the working age population on both sides of the equator and the...

The year 2021 was marked by major social challenges and changes. The pandemic had a massive impact on daily activities in the political, economic and social spheres. At the same time, digitalization became part of our personal and...

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Four out of five European citizens want to have a bigger say in EU policymaking. Already now, they can participate in the European Union through elections, citizens’ initiatives, consultations, petitions, dialogues, and the...