World
Europe’s cities should take lead on environmental change, says Lyon’s first Green mayor
Grégory Doucet was at the head of a green wave in France’s recent local elections, becoming mayor of the country’s third largest city. Now he says like-minded mayors in other countries should join with him to help influence policy in Brussels.
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My Europe Series
Bye-bye Britain: Brexit day is here
In this special edition we look at how British MEPs feel as they leave Brussels and what exactly will change in the European Parliament when they go. Aside from less Brexit drama, the loss of British voices and political representation could strengthen some and weaken others.
United Kingdom
Pollution, plants & protests: UK party policies on Green issues
During their campaigns, the political parties have gone big on environmental policies. The Green Party demands zero man-made greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The Labour Party calls for a reduction by then, with the LibDems and SNP aiming fo ra deadline of 2045. The Tories are sticking with 2050.
World News
Austrian conservative backs coalition talks with Greens
Austrian conservative leader Sebastian Kurz said on Monday he plans to hold formal coalition talks with the Greens, but warned that a deal bringing the left-wing party into government for the first time was uncertain and would require unusual creativity.
Europe News
The Brief: what's in a label?
The European Parliament wants consumers to be more aware of the nutritional quality of food and are introducing the nutriscore. This color tool is meant to help consumers when grocery shopping. Green MEPs and civil society groups want to make this label mandatory throughout the EU.
World News
Euroviews. Climate-friendly policies can succeed in Europe - but not at the expense of workers ǀ View
Green policies will be short-lived if proposals fail to recouple social progress with environmental and economic concerns. New training schemes and welfare protections are the key to achieving long-standing change.
