European Union

The Green European Journal asked experts, activists, and politicians from around Europe about the politics of basic income where they are.

An interview with European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager on whether the time has come to leave growth behind.

In a world where plastic objects are almost unavoidable, we asked an advocate for bioplastics whether they can truly offer a sustainable alternative.

An interview with plastic waste campaigners who call for curbs on plastic production to effectively contain plastic pollution at source.

2020 will be a crucial year for our climate, the EU must do all it can to transition to a low-carbon economy before then.

An interview with Green MEP Thomas Waitz on the EU’s post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform, and on the way forward to a food system that works for consumers, farmers, and the planet.

An interview with the co-chair of the European Green Party on the Italian election and the way forward for political ecology.

Hacking the 2019 elections to build a democratic Europe.

What are the prospects for deeper European integration on defence? We spoke to two experts to get their take.

For Europe to successfully transition to renewables, reforms must empower energy actors on the local level.