This series aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and public decision-making, translating empirical evidence, comparative data, and research findings into accessible insights and policy-relevant tools. Contributions to the Mediterranean Policy Brief are designed to engage national and European institutions, international organisations, public administrations, and socio-economic stakeholders, offering analytical frameworks, policy options, and operational recommendations.

Promoted by the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Department of Human and Social Sciences, Cultural Heritage (DSU), the Mediterranean Policy Brief forms part of the CNR’s broader commitment to strengthening the role of social sciences and humanities in supporting public policies, through interdisciplinary approaches and a Mediterranean perspective grounded in interdependence between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Each Policy Brief addresses key issues for the future of the region—including economic development, labour and demography, environmental sustainability, food and energy security, migration, innovation, and governance—placing strong emphasis on comparative analysis, data quality, and the medium- to long-term impacts of public policies.

At a time when public decision-making increasingly requires timely, reliable, and context-sensitive knowledge, the Mediterranean Policy Brief seeks to contribute to an informed and responsible policy debate, supporting the design of more equitable, sustainable, and cooperative strategies for the Mediterranean and for Europe as a whole.