Europe

Expert Comment — Energy and Climate Programme February 2026 The European Green Deal, launched in 2019 under European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, represents the EU’s flagship initiative to transform its economy into a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-neutral powerhouse. At its core, the Green Deal aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050,

Expert Comment — Europe Programme March 2026 Europe stands at a critical juncture where its foundational ideals of solidarity, prosperity and social justice are being tested by a convergence of deep-seated and interrelated challenges. Beyond the headline debates about economic competitiveness and geopolitical positioning, the continent is grappling with a series of social fractures that