The socio-economy of Renewables

Due to new laws and falling costs, renewables are being expanded all over Europe. A study commissioned by the Greens/EFA in the European Parliament now examines the socio-economic effects of wind power & co in different regions.

The result: the effects are generally positive. But only if they are accompanied by adequate policy measures. One of the most promising approaches here is participation.

The European Union must now be the partner of the people on the ground. We must ensure that green energy revenues flow into the hands of the people – and not into the offshore accounts of large corporations!

More thoughts on this can be found in my new opinion piece for the Greens/EFA group.

The full study can be found here.

Regional Development

REACT-EU: Agreement on Recovery Assistance

Last week, the Council, Commission and Parliament were able to reach agreement in the negotiations on REACT-EU. Through the program, EU cohesion policy will receive additional funding of 47.5 billion euros. The money is intended to help the most affected regions in Europe to tackle the consequences of the Corona pandemic more effectively. The money…

Regional Development, Rural Areas

Advancing rural areas – with renewable energies!

I am convinced that we in Germany and Europe must do more for the people in rural regions. Local people know best, what is really needed in their region. Thus, politicians need to listen and enable citizens to engage themselves. For me, two things are therefore important: First, politics must get out of the cities…

Regional Development

Making Europe fairer and more ecological – and thus strengthening cohesion!

The socio-economy of Renewables

REACT-EU: Agreement on Recovery Assistance

Advancing rural areas – with renewable energies!

Regional Development

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