EuroMeSCo's Annual Conference explores foresight and future scenarios of cooperation
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The EuroMeSCo Annual Conference 2024 took place on 16-17 May at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, bringing together around 140 practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. Themed "Mediterranean Foresight: Exploring Future Scenarios of Cooperation," the conference aimed to address the pressing issues and future cooperation prospects in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Discussions emphasised the strategic importance of the Mediterranean for global trade and regional security, the need for a collaborative approach to migration policies, and the importance of revising economic integration to address socio-economic disparities exacerbated by recent global crises. A multistakeholders platform explored the different communication, perceptions and narrative challenges shaping Euro-Mediterranean relations. The conference concluded with three foresight working sessions that delved into specific scenarios for the region’s future.