It’s not going to be easy for the G7 to cap the price of Russian oil
Legitimizing cheap Russian crude could boost sales and muddle the message on Ukraine.
The Wonk's Survival Guide to the European Green Deal
POLITICO’s guide to one of the most consequential legislative efforts in the history of the European Union.
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Chapter 1: What is it?
POLITICO brings you the basics on the EU’s biggest project.
Need to quickly cram for a meeting with Europe’s climate czar Frans Timmermans? We have you covered.
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The bluffer’s guide: 7 things to know to get through a meeting with Frans Timmermans
The ‘accidental’ adviser: The most important voice in climate change you’ve never heard of
Your home, your food, your car: Where emissions cuts are going to have to come from
How to speak Green Deal: A glossary
** Industry voice by Coca-Cola: Creating a ‘better normal’, not just a ‘new normal’ **
Chapter 2: The politics of the Green Deal
POLITICO looks at the political pinch points and legislative battles ahead for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s green ambitions.
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The 5 labors of Ursula von der Leyen
The Green Deal’s third rail: people
Curb your enthusiasm: How do countries feel about the Green Deal?
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Chapter 3: Making the Green Deal real
POLITICO looks at the ways the deal will upend how companies, consumers and governments work together.
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A tale of two Belgian cities going green
Quiz: What the Green Deal means for you
You can’t save the planet (alone)
** Industry voice by Cefic: Can the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability make the Green Deal a reality? **
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Chapter 4: The tech we need
POLITICO looks at the breakthroughs the EU will need to become climate neutral.
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Sunk costs: The problem with carbon capture
Getting concrete with green cement
Heavy fuels: The road ahead for electric cars
** Industry voice by BASF SE: Success of the EU Green Deal will depend on tech **
Chapter 5: Leaving no one behind
POLITICO looks at how vulnerable regions, people and industries are preparing for a low-emissions future.
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Workers on the front lines of the green transition
Slovakia’s car industry faces Green Deal fears
A rearguard action against one of Germany’s last coal projects
Chapter 6: Leading by example
POLITICO looks at how the EU’s climate ambitions can serve as a model for the rest of the world.
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The moral case for the European Green Deal
Brussels struggles to export its ideals
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