Central and eastern Europe: a renewable-energy win-win
CEE countries have large wind and solar potential. Greening power supplies would also reduce prices.
Society
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Tackling inequality in the city—Cape Town
Today’s global cities are characterised by high inequality. They need supportive multi-level governance to address it.
How green Europeans can cure Earth’s climate blues
The EU needs to redouble efforts to build coalitions and form alliances with key states—especially in the global south.
Decarbonising the built environment: circularity key
The World Circular Economy Forum meets today in Helsinki—construction is one of the biggest challenges.
Europe’s just transition—still out of reach
If it holds on to ‘green growth’ and tight fiscal constraints, the EU will be unable to negotiate a just transition.
Cities harnessing innovation for the circular economy
Cities have the agility to lead the transition to circularity and already have a body of good practice to show.
When life gives you lemons, make anti-poverty strategies
As the Porto Social Forum convenes, two years on from the Social Summit there, it’s time to upgrade the EU social agenda.
Landmark European ruling on LGBT+ rights
European same-sex couples have a right to civil unions, Romania and Russia have recently discovered.
‘Carbon colonialism’: Europe’s global footprint
Without a global awareness, Europe’s transition to ‘net zero’ will be a zero-sum game.
Childcare, parental leave and children’s development
New research examines which of these two approaches produces the best outcomes for children.
War and Ukraine’s sexual and reproductive health
Russia’s invasion has affected women in many ways, from pregnancy care to sexual violence as a weapon of war.
How schools can make refugee children welcome
Many refugee children are highly traumatised. Schools can offer a place of sanctuary and a welcoming culture.
EU funds need stronger social conditionality
Claes-Mikael Ståhl, Judith Kirton-Darling, Jan Willem Goudriaan, Kristjan Bragason and Oliver Roethig
The rules for allocation of EU funds should be more transparent and provide a meaningful role for the social partners.
Greening eastern Europe’s growth engines
The region has moved far too slowly in an era in which decarbonisation and climate resilience are essential.
Euronews: public-interest journalism in jeopardy
Workers and their unions are today sounding the alarm for media independence at the heart of Europe.
Steel’s power—and politicians’ lack of mettle
The steel industry’s strategic importance and lobbying power have shielded it from a tightening of the Emissions Trading System.
Elevating the Cinderellas of social care
The pandemic put care workers under terrible pressure, Lisa Pelling writes. Yet unions have been able to win greater recognition for them.