A set of articles authored by high-level academic figures deals with the establishment of the European Social Union (ESU) from a policy and normative perspective. The aim of this issue is to let the dabte on the potentialities emerge during the run-up to the next European elections of May 2019.

A report authored by high-level academic figures deals with the freedom of movement within the EU, and how to protect the rights of both the "movers" and the "stayers".