The coming green-hydrogen revolution
A green revolution of low-cost energy for all keeps our future secure from global heating—and dictators.
Society
Analysis and debate on work and welfare, social rights, migration, gender, climate and the future of European societies.
Tackling inflation from a pro-poor standpoint
Easements of the impact of inflation will still leave the poorest losing ground. Positive pro-poor policies are needed.
European Roma and a new social Europe
The establishment of a Roma foundation provides an opportunity for a deep dialogue on the route from marginalisation to inclusion.
Clean power by 2035
A clean, expanded power system can be achieved in Europe by 2035—at no extra cost above stated plans.
EU carbon border tax could hurt developing countries
Miriam González Durántez and Calli Obern
Europe should mitigate the protectionist threat in its climate agenda.
Ukraine and the geopolitics of the energy transition
Béla Galgóczi and Paolo Tomassetti
The worst scenario of an ‘unjust transition’ has hoved into view with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But another Europe is possible.
From subsidising energy to reducing dependence
The only answer to energy price inflation is to reduce energy needs and dependence on fossil fuels, prioritising those on low incomes.
Blindspots in free movement lead to homelessness
Simona Barbu and Sergio Pérez Barranco
Mobile EU citizens can fall through national safety nets.
The urgent need for a post-growth society
Converting to an economy based on need rather than accumulation is not just an ecological imperative but a social desideratum.
Why countries should scrap the Energy Charter Treaty
The treaty stands in the way of signatories implementing the IEA’s exhortation to stop investing in fossil fuels.
Climate and security—never more closely linked
Far from reversing EU action on climate change, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has boosted a wave of more ambitious policies.
Ukraine re-emphasises need to combat human trafficking
Trafficking linked to the Ukraine exodus underscores the need to tackle this scourge—and for a unified EU response.
European solidarity: silver linings through dark clouds
Anton Hemerijck, Luís Russo and Philipp Genschel
Say it quietly but adversity is bringing Europe together.
The paradox of inequality
Kate Pickett explains how to turn the vicious circle of inequality and social mistrust into a virtuous one.
Reversing inequality: from capital to citizens
Reviving the postwar spirit of egalitarianism is an economic and social imperative.
Does the future of Europe include disability?
Alejandro Moledo and Álvaro Couceiro
The Conference on the Future of Europe failed to address persons with disabilities.