The document provides a comprehensive analysis of the future of the food systems in Europe and Central Asia based on a qualitative review of the literature and information available at the time of drafting. Specific attention will be given to (i) economic growth; (ii) natural resources and climate change; (iii) rural development; (iv) agri-food trade and policies; (v) innovation and digitalization; (vi) food systems developments; (vii) food and nutrition security; (viii) food safety. It summarizes them by Subregions and has a specific focus on the European Union and derives regional priorities for action for the future in the Region. The report covers the situation up to mid-2021 and does not include later developments in the region.