Big thinking
This is where our most ambitious work lives. These are projects that go beyond individual papers to build lasting knowledge infrastructures. From in-depth studies to open data resources, this space will grow with the scale of the questions we ask.
AI is advancing fast—faster than governance can keep up. This project maps five plausible scenarios for how the AI transition could unfold, offering tools for policymakers to navigate uncertainty, stress-test assumptions, and prepare for a future that is already in motion.
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Europe is at a crossroads. As global risks grow and new technologies accelerate, the need for strategic innovation has never been clearer. We’ve identified 10 breakthrough technologies with the power to secure Europe’s future, if we invest in them today.
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What makes a Big thinking project
Big thinking projects take on the governance questions that can’t be answered in a single briefing or one-off report. These are long-horizon efforts that combine deep research with practical foresight, designed to shape the way policymakers think.
Each project is built to last: from layered studies and data repositories to toolkits and strategic frameworks. They’re not just about diagnosing problems, they’re about equipping institutions to act.