Since its inception, the Martens Centre’s project The 7Ds for Sustainability has catalysed interest, fostered dialogue and spurred action. However, as both European politics and global challenges continue to evolve at a rapid pace, more efforts are needed. With a new European Parliament and Commission at the helm, the stakes are higher than ever. The interconnected crises - geopolitical tensions, divided societies, climate change, inequality, and the urgent need for competitiveness and prosperity -demand a bold and unified strategy.
The 7Ds for Sustainability: Extended offers a timely and insightful roadmap for navigating this complex landscape. This comprehensive policy book was born out of the collaborative efforts of the Martens Centre research team - under the guidance of Klaus Welle, Chairman of the Martens Centre Academic Council and former Secretary General of the European Parliament - and a group of renowned external experts. The book provides a nuanced and actionable framework for addressing the pressing issues of our time.
The publication outlines seven policy areas: decarbonisation, defence, democracy, demography, de-risking globalisation and digitalisation. These form the bedrock of a more resilient, equitable and prosperous EU. Each chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of the specific challenges and opportunities within these domains, offering actionable policy recommendations to guide the EU’s future trajectory.
Authors of the contributions at the Demography Section of the Document:
- Arnstein Aassve
- Tado Jurić
- Anna Kurowska
- Anna Matysiak
- Rainer Münz
- Daniela Vono de Vilhena
Editors: