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Twin transition: the reasons for scepticism

Commentary
Something sounds awry about the term ‘twin transition’. The concept, often used in EU or UN contexts, ties two crucial transitions: the move to renewable energy and the digitalisation of economies. While it sounds forward thinking, evidence suggests this pairing may be less beneficial than promised. As developing countries bear the socio-environmental costs while reaping limited benefits, a handful of tech giants continue to dominate global markets. Paz Peña raises a crucial question: is this ‘transition’ truly a path to equity, or does it deepen old divides under the guise of green progress?
By Paz Peña
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What the European Commission’s focus on AI industrial policy means for Green and left-of-centre parties

Commentary
The EU is undergoing a historic shift in economic and tech policy, embracing industrial policy to shape Europe’s digital future. However, public investments in large-scale AI risk reinforcing dominant players and undermining climate goals. Europe must align these investments with societal goals, tackle tech sector monopolies, and ensure innovation serves the public interest.
By Frederike Kaltheuner
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Böll·Europe Podcast #20 | One year of Milei: what is going on in Argentina?

Podcast episode
In 2023, Javier Milei, a self-described “anarcho-capitalist” surprised Argentina’s political establishment and won the presidential elections. He’s an admirer of US President-elect Donald Trump and of tech mogul Elon Musk, and his political platform is characterised by hash austerity and a very conservative social agenda. Using the rulebook of other illiberal regimes throughout the world when it comes to political communications and dealing with pluralism, his style and policies are making waves worldwide. What is going on in Argentina and what are the implications for human rights, digital rights and the environment?
By Joan Lanfranco , Cecilia Ales , Beatriz Busaniche and Ariel Slipak
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European Green Deal Risk Radar

Our new European Green Deal Risk Radar analyses the state of play of the 13 most important EU laws of the European Green Deal and identify – in 13 scorecards – the potential risks these EU laws face in view of being delayed, undermined or even withdrawn. We also show the benefits that these EU laws offer and provide a timeline highlighting when potential risks and windows of opportunity are likely to emerge.

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Illustration: Ein Titelblatt mit EU-Sternen auf blauem Hintergrund. Text: „Rebuilding Credibility in EU Enlargement Policy“ von Marina Vulović.

Rebuilding credibility in EU enlargement policy

Policy paper
The European Union has many candidates for membership. It is currently conducting negotiations with Albania, North Macedonia, Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the accession processes are complicated. The current policy paper on the reform debate analyses the arguments for and against a rapid enlargement of the EU and provides recommendations for policy-makers.
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Shaping a future-fit Common Agricultural Policy

Policy paper
For more than half a century, the European Union's agricultural policy has focussed primarily on increasing agricultural productivity and the cost-effective production of food. This policy paper provides recommendations for action that are largely possible without amending the EU treaties.
Trump 2.0 and European cohseion e-paper

Trump 2.0 and European cohesion

E-paper
This e-paper is an updated version of the publication “US elections and European cohe-sion” from October 2024 that contained scenarios for both a Harris and a Trump 2.0 administration. The initial scenarios were refined, tested and reviewed.
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