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Tag Archives: The Greens
Bridging the Gap: the EU Energy Efficiency Directive
On 15 June, negotiators from the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union struck a deal on the proposed Energy Efficiency Directive. This is the first time that Member States have agreed binding policy measures … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainable Energy Security
Tagged Claude Turmes (MEP), Climate change, Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), Energy 2020, Energy Efficiency, European Commission, European Parliament (EP), François Hollande, France, Member States of the EU, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, The Greens, United Kingdom (UK)
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Reindustrialising Europe: Do Green Politics Work?
The twenty-seven countries which make up the European Union have much which unites them, economically, politically, and socially. However, among them, these Member States also have different cultures, histories, climates, and, officially, twenty-three different languages. All this amounts to numerous … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged Climate change, environment, European Parliament (EP), Green New Deal, Politics, The Greens, unemployment
Reindustrialising Europe: What Role for Smaller Businesses in Making Europe Sustainable?
The European Union’s Commission, Parliament, and Council have had one issue on their minds lately: the economy. As the economic crisis continues, and worsens in some Member States, few EU matters can be discussed without mention of our financial woes. … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged economic growth, environment, european free alliance, Green New Deal, sustainable business, The Greens, unemployment
Reindustrialising Europe: Can Big Business Lead the Way to a Greener Europe?
The economic crisis has created increasing unemployment, political turmoil, and uncertainty about the future shape of Europe. As governments attempt to rebuild their economies and create long-term jobs and growth, now is a perfect opportunity to respond to the economic, … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged binding target, climate, environment, Green New Deal, Industry, reinhard bütikofer, Resource efficiency, Sustainability, The Greens
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