Security & Geopolitics#6
Hybrid threats, cyberattacks & disinformation
Sabotage, drones, cyberattacks and fake news — war below the threshold of war.
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Europe's public debates
The Agenda
62 issues shaping Europe's politics.
From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.
62 topics9 themes27 countries
1 topic
Labour migration & talent attraction
Europe needs workers — the question is which, and how many.
In short
An ageing workforce means shortages in health, care, construction, tech and transport. The EU is building a Talent Pool and reformed the Blue Card, while states compete for skilled workers. At the same time, many countries face emigration of their own young people.
Why it matters now
Employers push for more workers while voters push for less immigration — a central tension for centre-right governments.
The divide
Business and liberals
open legal channels
Restrictionists
train locals first
Eastern and southern states
worry about their own brain drain.