It has been the honour of a lifetime to serve you, @JunckerEU. Thank you, Mr President, for everything and all the very best for the future 🇪🇺

Which will prevail? Data for good or #data for evil? Our new paper, '10 Trends Shaping Democracy in a Volatile World', singles out key threats, challenges & opportunities facing liberal #democracy today. Read more: ec.europa.eu/epsc/publicatio…

After 13 consecutive years of decline in #democracy and #freedom around the world, it is necessary to take a closer look at the trends underpinning this troubling development – and to challenge some long-held assumptions. Read more here: ec.europa.eu/epsc/publicatio…

Last week, we gathered #foresight experts & thought leaders in Brussels to discuss #GlobalTrendsTo2030. Check out this recap of #ESPAS19 and visit our website for recordings of all the panels and presentations: ec.europa.eu/epsc/espas-annu… #ESPAS

#EUconnectivity requires quality infrastructure, both physical and digital. But just as important is the human element: people-to-people connections. @EU_ScienceHub has created a useful tool to explore metrics of #EU-#Asia connectivity. Check it out now: composite-indicators.jrc.ec.…

ICYMI: @paragkhanna with an eye-opening video message for #ESPAS19: 'The future is Asian - Are we ready for it?' #EU needs to be prepared and build on its strengths, esp #EUConnectivity. Visit our website for more videos and pictures: ec.europa.eu/epsc/events/esp… #ESPAS

#ESPAS19 concluding session is on the future of #ESPAS itself. Speakers reiterate need for structural #EU approach that allows cross-silo, forward-looking anticipatory governance & #foresight. No space for self-censorship, but need to develop an appetite for shaping the future.

Now at #ESPAS19: 'From Foresight to Action' chaired by @AnnMettler, discussing how insights about future trends can translate into policy responses. What are the structural challenges preventing #EU and Member States' institutions to act more strategically and forward-looking?

We're back at #ESPAS19 day 2, where our very own @rainermnz is speaking on the 'Future of Aging' panel. A double-edged sword: most of us welcome longer life expectancies for ourselves but are concerned about the pressures on welfare state that follow from ageing societies. – at Elsene, België

Wrapping up the day, @Kristelvde from @PolicyHorizons together with our very own @ricbdc draw conclusions from the discussions at #ESPAS19 and the wider #ESPAS journey. More exciting talks and debates to follow at @Europarl_EN tomorrow! – at Brussels, Belgium