Intelligence Squared

The European Green Deal is Not Fit For Purpose

Oct 16, 2020

Franziska Brantner, a Member of the European Parliament and spokesperson for the German Green Party, debates with climate activist Dr. Tadzio Müller. They tackle whether the European Green Deal can truly balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. The discussion highlights the need for urgent reforms, critiques the inadequacy of the current policies, and emphasizes the necessity of addressing social justice and equity in climate action—especially for marginalized communities facing the brunt of environmental degradation.

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Tadzio Müller

Franziska Brantner

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Debating the European Green Deal

11min

The Urgency of Reforming the Environmental System for Global Justice

3min

Balancing Climate Action with Democratic Engagement

4min

Economic Crises and Environmental Justice

15min

Challenges of the European Green Deal

13min

Navigating Climate Policies and Social Justice

16min

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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