Newsletter #35
territorial future thoughts by spatialforesight
In May 2024, we shared four territorial future blog posts. Two posts look at trends towards 2040 and their spatial implications. The other two blog post have more a of policy focus addressing debates about the future of the European Single Market and Cohesion Policy.
A future-wise European Parliament. Let’s start with a sneak preview of our first blog post in June. As people across Europe discuss their choices, hopes and expectations for the European Parliament election from 6 to 9 June, we put in a plea for a strong pro-European and future-wise European Parliament. Please do vote! (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)Looking for a positive future perspective. The latest report by the European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) presents trends and strategic choices that could define Europe's path towards 2040. In two blog post we highlight some thoughts concerning their territorial dimension. (Read part 1 (Opens in a new window)) (Read part 2 (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)Single Market going place-based. A few weeks ago, Enrico Letta presented his report ‘Much More Than a Market'. The report assesses the current state of the Single Market and proposes strategic reforms. Our blog post looks at the emphasis it puts on place-based approaches, e.g. through the idea of a ‘freedom to stay’. (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)Strengthening EU Cohesion Policy. The vital role of delivery systems and budget allocation is the topic of our latest post on the debate about the future Cohesion Policy. Cohesion Policy and its delivery system must evolve to align with the changing socio-economic governance landscape of the EU, and its budget post-2027 should increase. (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)In the pipeline
We will keep feeding the blog with reflections about the future, Europe, spaces, places and people. In July we will look into the 9th Cohesion Report and the territorial dimension of the Metaverse.
