Six Scenarios for 2035 and How the EU Can Prepare for Them

The world order is changing, with the outcome uncertain. What power configuration could the EU face internationally in 2035, and how can it prepare for this? In an uncertain and complex present day, it is of great strategic importance for decision-makers to prepare for different futures. We have therefore mapped out six scenarios for the world (dis)order in 2035.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Bertelsmann Stiftung
Published
2026-02-24
DOI
https://doi.org/10.11586/2026016
Primary Topic
Central European and Russian historical studies
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Six Scenarios for 2035 and How the EU Can Prepare for Them

Anika Laudien, Cora Jungbluth
Bertelsmann Stiftung
Central European and Russian historical studies
article

Six Scenarios for 2035 and How the EU Can Prepare for Them

Anika Laudien, Cora Jungbluth
article en

Abstract

The world order is changing, with the outcome uncertain. What power configuration could the EU face internationally in 2035, and how can it prepare for this? In an uncertain and complex present day, it is of great strategic importance for decision-makers to prepare for different futures. We have therefore mapped out six scenarios for the world (dis)order in 2035.

Bertelsmann Stiftung
Bertelsmann Stiftung (DE)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 47%
Central European and Russian historical studies
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.