By Federica Attianese As Europe advances its twin transitions –the shift to green energy and towards the digital economy– it is becoming evident that reaching these goals depend on a precarious base: the availability of critical raw materials (CRMs). Whether it is lithium or rare earth elements, the demand for such resources is increasing. Yet,Continue reading “Critical Raw Materials: A Fragile Foundation in Europe’s Green Transition? “
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As the Tariffs Go Up and Down
By Manuel Pagura Ghioni “You know, Quasimodo predicted all this“, Bobby Bacala I found myself entering the office just as tariffs rose by 50%. My phone buzzed. Moments later, my American colleague (from Miami, Texas) celebrated Trump’s diplomacy. He argued that Europeans misunderstand the essence of U.S. foreign policy, favouring balance-of-power theories, whereas American diplomacyContinue reading “As the Tariffs Go Up and Down”
Whose Sustainability? The Global Costs of Europe’s Green Transition
By Claudia Lebiecka Brussels is actively expanding its green trade network. Following its December 2023 decision for a modernised association agreement with Chile, with a particular emphasis on critical raw materials, the European Union and the United Arab Emirates began formal negotiations for a free trade agreement on April 10. The emphasis on renewable energy,Continue reading “Whose Sustainability? The Global Costs of Europe’s Green Transition”
Germany Elections 2025: Candidates, Key Issues, and What to Expect
By Frederik Steinhauser Introduction On February 23rd, Germany will hold general elections for the lower house of Parliament, the Bundestag. After months of crisis, the coalition of Social Democratic Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reached the end of the road after losing the vote of confidence, effectively putting an end to his troubled government. Recent PoliticalContinue reading “Germany Elections 2025: Candidates, Key Issues, and What to Expect”
What will the second Trump presidency mean for the European Union?
By Simone Scibelli Context 2024 was the year of elections. Coincidentally, during the past year, 76 countries encompassing approximately four billion people around the world held a national election. Arguably the longest awaited, and the most anticipated, was that which took place on November 5th in the United States, which resulted in Donald Trump winningContinue reading “What will the second Trump presidency mean for the European Union?”
Keeping Cool in a Warming World: COOLTORISE’s Policy Recommendations to Combat Summer Energy Poverty
By Danai Kyrkou and Anneta Kampouridou Did you know that 19% of the total population of the EU is unable to keep their homes comfortably cool during summer? Traditionally, energy poverty has been associated with the inability of households to meet their heating needs during the winter months, a problem exacerbated by low household incomes,Continue reading “Keeping Cool in a Warming World: COOLTORISE’s Policy Recommendations to Combat Summer Energy Poverty”
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