Intelligence Squared

The Sunday Debate: The European Green Deal is Not Fit For Purpose

Apr 17, 2022

Franziska Brantner is a Member of the European Parliament and a spokesperson for the German Green Party, while Dr. Tadzio Müller is a climate activist with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation. They dive into the European Green Deal, debating its practicality and effectiveness for climate action. They discuss whether economic growth can align with sustainability and explore the contentious concepts of growth versus degrowth. The conversation also touches on carbon policies, climate justice, and the important role of youth activism in shaping the future of environmental initiatives.

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Episode guests

Tadzio Müller

Franziska Brantner

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

The Green Deal Debate: Promise or Illusion?

23min

Rethinking Economic Growth in the Context of Climate Goals

4min

Examining the Efficacy of the European Green Deal

3min

Debating Growth vs. Degrowth

11min

Navigating Carbon Policies and Climate Justice

22min

Engaging Perspectives on Climate Activism and Policy

2min

This week's podcast is from our friends at Intelligence Squared Germany who hosted a live debate in Berlin last week on whether the EU's 'Green Deal', a plan to deliver both economic growth and carbon neutrality, is really achievable. The debate was held in partnership with The European Council on Foreign Relations and featured Franziska Brantner of the German Green Party taking on renowned climate activist Dr. Tadzio Müller. It was hosted by BBC journalist Damien McGuinness.

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