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European Green Deal: Report shows fundamental flaws on financing
A new report by Counter Balance shows fundamental flaws on the financing pillar of the EGD that make it unlikely to properly contribute to addressing the key - and intertwined - challenges of our times
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The EIB’s problematic role in support of agribusiness
Despite its climate commitments, the EIB’s transport operations have a long way to go before we can consider them ‘aligned’ with the objectives of the Paris Agreement
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The European Green Deal - Reclaiming Public Investments for a real Socio-ecological Transformation
In this new episode of EU Watchdog Radio, we take a closer look at the European Green Deal (EGD) and in particular how it is being financed
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For some years now, a profound reorganisation of our production systems has been underway. A new phase of globalisation has begun, which bears considerable social and environmental risks.
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