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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 03/03/2026

🏃🏽‍➡️Speed vs legitimacy in EU policymaking:a real trade-off? This op-ed argues it’s a false choice. Bypassing impact assessments & consultations for "urgency" risks trust & democratic standards. The Better Regulation review can align efficiency with accountability 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Speed-Legiti...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 19/11/2025

💭 What does prosperity mean for Europe today & how can we rethink it beyond GDP growth? 📢 Call for Papers: the IDEAS conference explores new paths towards EU prosperity, governance & collective well-being. 🗓️ 27–29 May, Brussels ⏳ Submissions deadline: 30 Nov 25 Info👉 iee.ulb.be/en/news/ideas-2026

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 18/11/2025

🍃🏭 Has the Green Deal become a “Clean Industrial Deal”? We reflect on one year of von der Leyen II: political realignments, omnibus ‘simplifications’. But also: what this means for ETS2, the 2040 target, democratic legitimacy & implementation. 🎧 Listen or watch👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-23-W...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 12/11/2025

🔋 Be part of Europe’s citizen energy movement Join the First Conference for the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub for to empower citizen-led energy projects & driving clean community-centred transitions. 🗓️ 10 Dec 2025 📍Brussels & online 👉 Register here: citizens-energy.ec.europa.eu/first-confer...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 19/10/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 04/09/2025

⚡What’s new in climate governance research? Read our 6th edition of the #ResearchHighlights: a curated overview of policy-relevant academic insights on how the EU is governing its transition to climate neutrality & sustainability Full edition 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Biannual-Res... Key takeaways 👇

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 28/08/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 17/07/2025

🔎How can science guide 🇪🇺climate policy in turbulent times? 🎥 This roundtable explores how scientific advisory bodies shape credible climate action. Topics include depoliticising debates, adapting to mistrust, improving EU-national coordination & more Watch/read👉 www.greendealnet.eu/index.php/Ro...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 25/06/2025

How can public participation strengthen both climate action and democracy in the EU? Our latest policy paper outlines 7 concrete ways (see below👇) to improve participation in EU climate governance as current mechanisms often fall short. Read the full paper👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Paper-EU-cli...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 19/06/2025

🇪🇺🇧🇪 Live from the heart of Brussels at the Beursschouwburg: the GreenDeal-NET conference today will explore democracy, legitimacy, and EU climate governance under pressure. Kicked off with our first panel on citizen participation and upholding democratic principles.

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Democracy on thin ice? Climate and sustainability policy, backlash, and the legitimacy challenge in the EU.

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 18/06/2025

🇪🇺 How can EU climate & sustainability governance adapt in disruptive times? ⚡ Join us online on 19 June GreenDeal-NET's Conference! 👀 Sessions, speakers & fresh ideas for a resilient Europe in the video 👇 🔓 Access is free, but register here for 1 or all sessions 👉 events.vub.be/greendeal-ne...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 16/06/2025

Is the EU’s #CSDDD really holding companies accountable? In our latest #HowGreenisYourDeal? episode, Maria-Therese Gustafsson & Johanna Coenen unpack what the CSDDD aims to do & why it’s become so controversial. 🎧 Listen now 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-21-C...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 12/06/2025

💢 How can EU climate governance evolve in an age of disruption? Join our conference w/ @neilmakaroff.bsky.social & Jan Dusíkfor for fresh perspectives &open debate on democracy, justice &competitiveness in a changing EU 🗓 19/06 📍 Brussels &online Free access,register👉 events.vub.be/greendeal-ne...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 11/06/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 05/06/2025

💢 How can EU climate governance evolve in an age of disruption? Join our conference w/ @neilmakaroff.bsky.social‬ & Jan Dusíkfor for fresh perspectives &open debate on democracy, justice &competitiveness in a changing 🇪🇺 🗓 19/06 📍 Brussels &online Free access,register👉 events.vub.be/greendeal-ne...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 05/06/2025

🧊 What’s driving rising geopolitical tension in the Arctic? In our latest podcast, Aslak Busch joins @janagheuens.bsky.social to explore why the region matters, how climate change fuels interest & what role the EU plays in Arctic governance. 🎧 Listen or watch 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-20-A...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 31/05/2025

Thinking of shaping Europe’s environmental future? 🎓 The Advanced Master in European Governance from @bsog.be now offers a Environment Specialisation Track, combining academic depth & practical skills in a flexible evening programme. Discover more 👉 www.brussels-school.be/euromaster-s...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 27/05/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 26/05/2025

Can climate advisory bodies boost the quality & legitimacy of EU policymaking? Join us with expert insights on examples of science-informed climate action, governance insights, political challenges, and more 🗓️ 28/5, 10h 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/role-effecti...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 22/05/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 20/05/2025

How can specialised climate advisory bodies improve the quality & legitimacy of EU climate policymaking? Join our roundtable for science-informed climate action, governance insights, political challenges & the case for a coordinated EU advisory platform. 28 May👉 www.greendealnet.eu/role-effecti...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 20/05/2025

👀 Why is the Arctic becoming a geopolitical hotspot? In our next episode on 27 MAY, Aslak Veierud Busch joins @janagheuens.bsky.social to unpack climate change, rising tensions, and the EU’s role in the region. 🎧 Catch up on past episodes here 👇 www.greendealnet.eu/Podcast-How-...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 15/05/2025

How does the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism work & how are countries responding? Find out in this episode where @simonohnen.bsky.social joins host @janagheuens.bsky.social to unpack CBAM’s global impact & role in EU climate diplomacy Listen here 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-18-C...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 08/05/2025

🌍 Can clean hydrogen partnerships between the EU & the Global South be fair & sustainable? In our new episode, Marie Dejonghe unpacks hydrogen diplomacy, local impacts, and claims of green colonialism, and what fairer alternatives could look like. 🎧 Listen now 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-19-c...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 06/05/2025

🌍 Can clean hydrogen partnerships between the EU & the Global South be fair & sustainable? In our new episode, Marie Dejonghe unpacks hydrogen diplomacy, local impacts, claims of green colonialism & what fairer alternatives could look like. 🎧 Listen now 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-19-c...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 30/04/2025

🚨Who protects the protectors? As climate urgency rises, civic space is shrinking for environmental defenders across the EU. From SLAPPs to protest restrictions, this blog post from Eva Balounová reveals alarming trends & calls for stronger legal safeguards. 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/civic-space-...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 23/04/2025

What’s new in EU climate governance research? 🔍 Explore our #ResearchHighlights for policy-relevant academic insights on democracy, CBAM, trade, soil, forests, the circular economy, expert influence & more. Incl key findings from 2 Special Issues. Full version👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Biannual-Res...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 16/04/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 15/04/2025

How does the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism work & how are countries responding? Find out in our latest episode where @simonohnen.bsky.social joins host @janagheuens.bsky.social to unpack CBAM’s global impact & role in EU climate diplomacy Listen here 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-18-C...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 14/04/2025

💧Is it time for a European Blue Deal? EU water law faces rising pressure from climate stress, citizen demands & legal gaps. Join Nathalie Hervé-Fournereau's lecture to explore what’s next for water resilience in Europe. 📅 17/04 ⏰16h - 17h30 Info & registration👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Environmenta...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 10/04/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 08/04/2025

💡 How far does the EU’s climate ambition reach beyond its borders? Explore with experts @simonohnen.bsky.social & @janagheuens.bsky.social on 15/4: - how CBAM works - how it affects trade - how countries around the world have responded Can't wait? All episodes 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Podcast-How-...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 04/04/2025

How can the next EU budget support climate, nature & a resilient economy? Join @transenv.bsky.social,@wwf.eu & @cleantechforeu.bsky.social for a debate on how a reformed MFF can fund the green transition, energy security & industrial transformation. 🗓️ 10 Apr Details 👉 wwf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 03/04/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 27/03/2025

Can the EU still lead on climate in a world marked by conflict, shifting alliances and political backsliding? Season 2 of our "How Green is Your Deal?" podcast kicks off into the EU’s global climate role. 🎧 Listen or watch now on your favourite platform 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-17-e...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 26/03/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 24/03/2025

⚡ We’re back with a brand-new season of the “How Green Is Your Deal?” podcast ⏰ March 25th In season 2, host @janagheuens.bsky.social & climate experts will explore global EU climate policy, with topics like EU leadership, emissions-pricing at its borders, energy security strategies and much more!

Banner showing Joseph Earsom and franziska Petri for the upcoming episode on the podcast "How green is your deal". First episode of season 2 will be about EU climate policy in turbulent times: the external dimension

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 18/03/2025

⚡ We’re baaaaack ! Season 2 of the “How Green Is Your Deal?” coming on March 25th! @janagheuens.bsky.social & experts will explore global EU climate policy, with topics like EU leadership, how the EU prices emissions at its borders, which strategies it uses to secure energy from outside the EU, ...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 17/02/2025

🇳🇱The Netherlands was once a climate leader, but has it lost its edge? Economic interests, political shifts & fossil fuel subsidies have stalled progress. Courts stepped in, but is that enough to bridge the gap between ambition &action? Read all about it here 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/The-Politics...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 13/02/2025

🌲Can 🇪🇺 forest rules deliver on climate goals? Fit for 55 reshapes EU forest governance,but can it balance ambition with feasibility? - Carbon sink targets face implementation gaps - Bioenergy rules tighten,but concerns persist - Offset credits risk 2x counting 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Forests-in-t...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 11/02/2025

🚢 Can the EGD shape global shipping rules? Fit for 55 strengthened EU coordination but had limited influence on IMO’s 2023 GHG Strategy, was overshadowed by 6PAC Pacific Islands & had resistance from major shipping nations. Read @earsomj.bsky.social article👉 www.greendealnet.eu/European-Gre...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 09/02/2025

📣 @cast-centre.bsky.social has 5 funded PhD studentships open at @uniofbath.bsky.social & the University of East Anglia. Topics include sustainability, net zero, climate policy & more 🗓️ Deadlines: - Bath: 17 Feb - UEA: 28 Feb Details & application 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/index.php/va...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 05/02/2025

Can carbon removals deliver EU climate neutrality? Join Dr. Melita Carević’s lecture on afforestation, carbon capture, CRCF Regulation & concerns. Is overreliance on removals potentially jeopardising long-term climate goals? 📅 20 Feb ⏰ 16 - 17h30 Registration 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Environmenta...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 30/01/2025

Can the Industrial Emissions Directive 2.0 (IED) balance industrial growth with environmental protection, legal certainty & public participation? Join Lolke Braaksma & Hanna Tolsma to explore the impact of IPPC on Europe’s zero-pollution goals 📅 6 Feb ⏰ 16.00 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Environmenta...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 28/01/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 23/01/2025

Shape the future of citizen engagement! ✨ The REAL DEAL Project’s Citizen Deliberation Academy (CDA) seeks your input to prioritise its focus areas and resources. Your voice matters in building this hub for learning, collaboration, and sustainability. Check the survey👉 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 22/01/2025

🏭 Can the EU’s Industrial Emissions Directive 2.0 drive industries toward zero pollution by 2050 without sacrificing legal certainty? Join Lolke Braaksma and Hanna Tolsma to explore the future of IPPC and all-inclusive integration. 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Environmenta... 📅 6 Feb ⏰ 16.00-17.30

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 14/01/2025

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · 13/01/2025

Can EU trade agreements bolster climate action? @carolinebertram.bsky.social & @herminevc.bsky.social examine how commitments to effectively implement the Paris Agreement raise costs,strengthen duties &foster ambition. Will dispute settlement mechanisms deliver?👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Strengthenin...

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