In a scenario process, the Bertelsmann Foundation collaborated with Fraunhofer ISI and experts from business, academia and politics to develop six scenarios for the world (dis)order in 2035, which differ in the number of power centres and the degree of stability. The project produced a report on the scenarios and a policy brief for European policymakers.

The policy brief briefly outlines the scenarios and their implications for Europe. On the basis of the scenarios, four fields of action are derived. The authors conclude that the EU's resilience will be strengthed if consistent, collective and, above all, immediate action is taken in these fields.