Newsletter #42
territorial future thoughts by spatialforesight
In December 2024, we published three blog posts on territorial futures. Two of them are the first in a new series on possible desirable futures, and the third addresses the global role of the West.
We imagine desirable futures (1): European island of happiness. In December we started a series of blog posts exploring different possible avenues for positive future narratives. First up is the European island of happiness, with a focus on well-being going beyond GDP. (Read (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre))
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)We imagine desirable futures (2): Democratic spring in Europe. In the second issue of our new series, we focus on the idea of a democratic spring in Europe. Imagine democratic-minded people across the continent coming together to defend the values of democracy and diversity. (Read (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre))
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)Is the Western World losing its grip? Examining demographic, economic and political trends, Sverker Lindblad asks whether the West is losing its global dominance. He argues that this transition does not have to mean decline, but is call to redefine the role of the West. (Read (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre))
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)Our top 3. As 2024 draws to a close, we took a look at which blog posts attracted the most readers. The top three from 2024 are:
1. The future needs more territorial cooperation (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre) (February 2024)
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)2. Debate on the future of Cohesion Policy (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre) (February 2024)
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)3. Ursula von der Leyen’s plan for 2024-2029 & the future of Cohesion Policy (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre) (July 2024)
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)In the pipeline
Also in 2025, we will feed the blog with reflections about the future, Europe, spaces, places and people.
Season's Greetings and a 2025 with abundant vitality and exciting opportunities.
Your Spatial Foresight team
