Social and Environmental Progress: Europe in a Long-Run Perspective. WWWforEurope Conference

Europe today has lost its momentum. Recent success stories, such as the integration of Central and Eastern European countries, have been overshadowed by negative developments throughout the economic crisis. Rising unemployment, North-South as well as East-West divides and significant output losses are among the most prominent problems facing Europe in the short run. Alongside these, globalisation, demography and climate change pose further long-run challenges. To overcome these obstacles, scientific analysis is needed in order to develop a congruent strategy that re-focuses on the core European strengths: social inclusion, a dynamic economy, environmental sustainability on all levels.