Cursus
The Europaeum: The Future of the European Green Deal
- Datum
- dinsdag 4 februari 2025 - vrijdag 7 februari 2025
- Bezoekadres
- The Complutense University of Madrid
The European Green Deal, launched in 2019, is the European Union’s ambitious plan to
transform its economy for a sustainable future. Its primary goal has been to make Europe
climate-neutral by 2050, effectively eliminating net greenhouse gas emissions and
encompassing various sectors: energy, transport, agriculture, housing, and industry. Yet, the implementation of the Green Deal faces several challenges, particularly in light of recent changes to the composition of the European Parliament. Some member states, principally those heavily reliant on fossil fuels, have expressed concerns about the pace and scale of proposed changes. Others worry about maintaining economic competitiveness, especially in energy-intensive industries, if other global economies do not adopt similarly ambitious climate policies.
Aligning various EU and national policies across different sectors remains a complex challenge, and global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the energy crisis stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, seem certain to impact the implementation timeline and priorities negatively. Ensuring a “just transition” that does not disproportionately affect vulnerable communities or exacerbate existing inequalities has also been identified by the EU institutions as crucial.
How to apply
The EUROPAEUM would like to invite applications from Master’s and doctoral students at Europaeum member universities. Successful candidates will be provided with accommodation free of charge and will be reimbursed reasonable travel expenses within Europe. All submissions should be sent to applications@europaeum.org by the deadline of 20 October 2024.
Website Europaeum