December 12, 2021As new administrations come to power, and as the public health and economic consequences of the pandemic linger, Europe is preparing for a new and uncertain chapter. Leading decision-makers gathered at #ECFR21 in Berlin on December 9-10 to discuss these and myriad issues facing the region today. To explore some of Europe’s key challenges and opportunities in 2022 and beyond, revisit these insights and dive deeper on crucial topics, including: how correcting the gender imbalance in Central and Eastern Europe would radically benefit women and transform national economies the challenge of being better prepared for future pandemics, climate risk, and prospects for Europe’s economies Europe’s aging population and the evolving pension situation what entrepreneurship could deliver by 2030 Central Europe’s great gender opportunity Forward Thinking on pandemic preparedness, climate risk, and Europe’s recovery with Guntram Wolff European insurance and the future of senior protection and well-being How prioritizing health can be a prescription for Romania’s prosperity Entrepreneurship zeitgeist 2030 The sky is the limit: Perspectives on the emerging European commercial aircraft value chain recovery and beyond Five trends reshaping European power markets How the European machinery industry can emerge stronger from the pandemic Road to recovery: The state of corporate restructuring in Europe