In this fifth episode of Re-thinking Europe, we take a look at the international dimension of the European Green Deal. What does the EU do to promote a green transition worldwide? How does the EU engage with its partner countries to pursue this

Next stop - Deforestation-free supply chains?

Apr 8th, 2024 26m 26s

In this fourth episode of Re-thinking Europe, we explore the EU's Regulation on Deforestation-free products – the EUDR. This landmark regulation aims to tackle deforestation driven by agricultural expansion linked to the trade of certain commod

The EU's race for Critical Raw Materials: beyond extraction, into consequences

Feb 6th, 2024 27m 15s

This third episode of Re-thinking Europe delves into a pivotal aspect of the EU’s trade policy: Critical Raw Materials (CRMs). With Cécile Billaux, Head of the Private Sector, Trade and Investment Unit at DG INTPA, at the European Commission, w

EU Green Trade policy: What's next?

Dec 14th, 2023 32m 50s

This second episode of Re-thinking Europe explores the EU's trade and sustainable development policies and their impact on small farmers and workers, especially in the Global South. With Sergi Corbalan, international trade advisor for the Green

Trade, Carbon and Borders: Inside the EU CBAM

Nov 22nd, 2023 28m 6s

This first episode of Re-thinking Europe focuses on a green trade regulation to be implemented at the EU level, namely the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - or EU CBAM.Featuring Maria Elena Scoppio, Director of Indirect Taxation at DG TAXUD,