1、GLOBAL TRENDS TO 2040Choosing Europes futureAN INTER-INSTITUTIONALEU PROJECTApril 2024The preparation of this report was a collaborative exercise drawing on the knowledge and expertise of colleagues across nine EU institutions and bodies,all of whom contribute to the inter-institutional ESPAS initia

2、tive.Warm thanks go to Members of the ESPAS Steering Group and its Chair,Stephen Quest for guidance and direction throughout the process.The final drafting team was composed of:E.Noonan,G.Drozd,S.Finamore,A.Stuchlik,G.Porcaro and G.Barry(editor).However,there was much support from further members of

3、 the Core Team:L.Bontoux,G.Carter,A.Constantinos,O.Dumitrescu,N.Kovalkov,A.Lazarski,V.Mahieu,R.Muriel Carrasco,M.Salvi and L.Vinhas de Souza.The report benefited from insights obtained during a series of in-depth discussions across the ESPAS institutions and bodies,from contributions from the ESPAS

4、Young Talent Network,and partners in the ISPAS Dialogue.ABOUT ESPASThe European Strategy and Policy Analysis System(ESPAS)is an inter-institutional EU process promoting foresight and anticipatory governance.It brings together nine EU institutions and bodies who are committed to thinking longer term

5、about the challenges and opportunities facing Europe and,through foresight,to support policy-makers to make the right policy choices.We live in an era of rapid and sometimes frightening change,and of growing complexity and uncertainty.Stability,prosperity and democracy are no longer a given.To meet

6、the expectations of citizens and communities,anticipatory governance is necessary to help prepare better for the future,mitigate major risks and build up capabilities.This is where strategic foresight comes into its own.By mainstreaming foresight techniques and processes in policy-making,Europe can