Policy Briefs
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22 Mrz, 2323
A Permanent EU Investment Fund for Tackling the Climate and Energy Crisis
By: Philipp Heimberger, Andreas Lichtenberger
The member states of the European Union need to increase public investment to transform the energy and transport system and achieve climate targets. This necessity is also highlighted due to the geopolitical circumstances surrounding the war in Ukraine, in particular the price increases caused by fossil fuels. Current public spending is not sufficient to successfully fight climate change, argue the authors of the Policy Brief. They analyse the prospective reform of EU fiscal rules as announced by the European Commission, suggest the establishment of a permanent EU investment fund for climate and offer policy recommendations.
The member states of the European Union need to increase public investment to transform the energy and transport system and achieve climate targets. This necessity is also highlighted due to the geopolitical circumstances surrounding the war in Ukraine, in particular the price increases caused by fossil fuels. Current public spending is not sufficient to successfully fight climate change, argue the authors of the Policy Brief. They analyse the prospective reform of EU fiscal rules as announced by the European Commission, suggest the establishment of a permanent EU investment fund for climate and offer policy recommendations.
Abstimmungsmonitoring
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17 Mrz, 2323
Abstimmungsmonitoring der österreichischen EU-Abgeordneten (Plenarsitzung, 13.-16. März 2023)
Die ÖGfE hat das Abstimmungsverhalten aller österreichischen EU-Abgeordneten zu ausgewählten Punkten der Tagesordnung beobachtet.
Policy Briefs
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15 Mrz, 2323
Bringing sustainability to the Western Balkan region
By: Daniele Fattibene, Federico Castiglioni, Matteo Bonomi
The Sustainable Development Goals are an ambitious benchmark that the United Nations has adopted to scientifically assess the advancement made by single countries in sustainable growth. The European Union fully embraces these objectives and is recently anchoring to these international standards many of its plans on sustainability and development. Indeed, even though the Copenhagen criteria do not explicitly mention environmental goals, the political dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals between Brussels and all the EU candidate countries today is vibrant but not much investigated. The authors of this Policy Brief aim to shed a light on the relationship between Sustainable Development Goals and the EU policy of enlargement, focusing the attention on the Western Balkan region, and provide policy recommendations to both European and national decision-makers.
The Sustainable Development Goals are an ambitious benchmark that the United Nations has adopted to scientifically assess the advancement made by single countries in sustainable growth. The European Union fully embraces these objectives and is recently anchoring to these international standards many of its plans on sustainability and development. Indeed, even though the Copenhagen criteria do not explicitly mention environmental goals, the political dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals between Brussels and all the EU candidate countries today is vibrant but not much investigated. The authors of this Policy Brief aim to shed a light on the relationship between Sustainable Development Goals and the EU policy of enlargement, focusing the attention on the Western Balkan region, and provide policy recommendations to both European and national decision-makers.
Stellungnahmen
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13 Mrz, 2323
Kommentar: Ein Jahr danach. Wie verändert der Krieg in der Ukraine die EU?
Vor genau einem Jahr hat Russland mit seinem Angriff auf die Ukraine unermessliches Leid gebracht, eine massive Flüchtlingsbewegung ausgelöst, Nahrungsmittelengpässe verursacht und die Energiekrise verschärft.
Die russische Invasion erschüttert die europäische Sicherheits- und Friedensordnung – mit weitreichenden Folgen.
Wird die EU an den zahlreichen Herausforderungen wachsen?
Paul Schmidt erläutert, wie sich die EU durch den Krieg in der Ukraine verändert:
von den Sanktionspaketen über gemeinsamen Munitionseinkauf, den neu fokussierten Erweiterungsprozess, bis zum Kampf gegen Desinformation
Stellungnahmen
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13 Mrz, 2323
Wege für Europa aus der Krise (Gastkommentar Wiener Zeitung)
Zweifellos ist die EU heute und noch viel stärker in der Zukunft mit einer Vielzahl von Krisen und Herausforderungen konfrontiert. Mit politischer Entschlossenheit und ökonomischem Realismus ist es aber möglich, diese Krisen zu bewältigen. Dies wird freilich nicht nur das Wissen der Eliten, sondern auch das Engagement der Bürgerinnen und Bürger erfordern. Dieses Engagement zu erreichen, ist selbst wieder eine der größten Herausforderungen.
Policy Briefs
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09 Mrz, 2323
Making the EU and member states policy towards the Western Balkans socio-economically more sustainable
By: Dominic Maugeais
The European Union’s enlargement policy towards the Western Balkans aims at promoting democratic reforms, good governance and economic transformation to support the countries in fulfilling the Copenhagen Criteria, as precondition for a future EU membership. This policy reflects the democratic values that are fundamental for the functioning and cohesion of the EU as a political system. The author of this Policy Brief claims that the social dimension of the enlargement policy should be strengthened, and a credible enlargement perspective should be ensured to improve the overall social and economic development outlook in the region. The socio-economic policy of the EU member states towards the Western Balkans is not long-term oriented, the author argues and proposes policy shifts to make it more sustainable.
The European Union’s enlargement policy towards the Western Balkans aims at promoting democratic reforms, good governance and economic transformation to support the countries in fulfilling the Copenhagen Criteria, as precondition for a future EU membership. This policy reflects the democratic values that are fundamental for the functioning and cohesion of the EU as a political system. The author of this Policy Brief claims that the social dimension of the enlargement policy should be strengthened, and a credible enlargement perspective should be ensured to improve the overall social and economic development outlook in the region. The socio-economic policy of the EU member states towards the Western Balkans is not long-term oriented, the author argues and proposes policy shifts to make it more sustainable.
Stellungnahmen
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06 Mrz, 2323
Die EU-Erweiterung – ein geopolitischer Imperativ (Gastkommentar Wiener Zeitung)
Die Erweiterung der EU ist ein geopolitischer Imperativ. Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass die Union in einem Jahrzehnt mehr als 30 Mitglieder haben wird - und es ist mit ausreichend politischem Willen machbar.
Stellungnahmen
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03 Mrz, 2323
Inside Brüssel: Rolle der EU im Ukrainekonflikt (ORFIII, 2. 3. 2023)
Bei "Inside Brüssel" mit Raffaela Schaidreiter diskutierten eine der VizepräsidentInnen des EU-Parlaments, Nicola Beer von der deutschen FDP, und Paul Schmidt von der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Europapolitik.
Policy Briefs
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27 Feb, 2323
Sustainable development in the Western Balkans: Is youth on board?
By: Inva Nela, Gresa Smolica
Today, the Western Balkan region suffers from high unemployment rates especially among youth, brain drain, high migration rates, low levels of trust in public institutions, devastated health systems, weak economies and harmed environments. The European Union’s Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans aims to boost the long-term recovery, economic development, accelerate a green and digital transition, foster regional cooperation and convergence with the EU. However, not enough attention has so far been given to the next generation, argue the authors of this Policy Brief. In their analyses they focus on the mechanisms in place and the space offered to ensure youth participation in sectoral policy-making, provide recommendations for increasing involvement of young people and establishing more inclusive and youth-friendly policies.
Today, the Western Balkan region suffers from high unemployment rates especially among youth, brain drain, high migration rates, low levels of trust in public institutions, devastated health systems, weak economies and harmed environments. The European Union’s Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans aims to boost the long-term recovery, economic development, accelerate a green and digital transition, foster regional cooperation and convergence with the EU. However, not enough attention has so far been given to the next generation, argue the authors of this Policy Brief. In their analyses they focus on the mechanisms in place and the space offered to ensure youth participation in sectoral policy-making, provide recommendations for increasing involvement of young people and establishing more inclusive and youth-friendly policies.
Europa Club LIVE: One Year After – How is Russia’s attack on Ukraine changing the European Union?
Wo steht die EU nun nach diesem Jahr des Ausnahmezustands?
Hat sie die richtigen Weichen gestellt, um die Herausforderungen dieser „Zeitenwende“ zu meistern?
Und wo braucht es mehr Entschlossenheit, den Mut, vermeintliche Dogmen zu überwinden?
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A Permanent EU Investment Fund for Tackling the Climate and Energy Crisis
By: Philipp Heimberger, Andreas Lichtenberger
The member states of the European Union need to increase public investment to transform the energy and transport system and achieve climate targets. This necessity is also highlighted due to the geopolitical circumstances surrounding the war in Ukraine, in particular the price increases caused by fossil fuels. Current public spending is not sufficient to successfully fight climate change, argue the authors of the Policy Brief. They analyse the prospective reform of EU fiscal rules as announced by the European Commission, suggest the establishment of a permanent EU investment fund for climate and offer policy recommendations.
The member states of the European Union need to increase public investment to transform the energy and transport system and achieve climate targets. This necessity is also highlighted due to the geopolitical circumstances surrounding the war in Ukraine, in particular the price increases caused by fossil fuels. Current public spending is not sufficient to successfully fight climate change, argue the authors of the Policy Brief. They analyse the prospective reform of EU fiscal rules as announced by the European Commission, suggest the establishment of a permanent EU investment fund for climate and offer policy recommendations.