Only then will we be able to counter the growing polarisation among the people of Europe. So we should not be communicating through complex facts, coefficients and rules. This only reinforces the impression that the EU is an arrogant elite that already knows all the answers. We will also need to work fundamentally on our understanding of politics and our culture of debate.
In Japan, inefficiency borne from the lack of streamlining and the practice of working long hours are common; in my view, there is still considerable room to enhance work efficiency through such initiatives. The second is women's participation in the economy.