Climate change & environment
Accelerating the energy transition and the reduction of carbon emissions
Proposals by young citizens
Find a selection of the proposals made by young Europeans
Martin, 29We should not rely solely on renewable sources of energy as they're not always reliable.
66% approval- Jules, 22
Diversifiaction of supply sources should be promoted to reduce energy dependence on external countries.
85% approval - Ewan, 18
We should make more use of nuclear energy due to it's high efficiency and no carbon emissions.
67% approval - Gabirel, 23
It is necessary to keep nuclear power plants active until new solutions such as nuclear fusion (clean, cheap and sustainable) are found.
78% approval - Davide, 20
It is necessary to include nuclear power as a stable, low-emission source in the energy mix of countries that use more fossil fuels.
78% approval - Claire, 34
We should have a greater emphasis on each member state generating their own electricity and not just charging a carbon tax.
78% approval
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) warns of exceeding 1.5°C global warming which challenges EU policies.
To address this, removing subsidies to fossil fuels, imposing corrective taxes, and enforcing existing policies are crucial.
The transition must be fair, involving stakeholders at all levels, with international collaboration essential for comprehensive reform, while compensating vulnerable groups.
A global treaty and national actions are also needed to achieve sustainability.
Find the extended version here.
Responsesby European political parties
All European political parties that are represented with ten or more members in the European Parliament (in February 2024) were invited to provide their responses.
We want an EU energy system based fully on renewables, phasing out fossil energy by 2040. Cheaper and safer than other energy sources, renewables helped the EU economy save €100 billion between 2021 & 2023 and bring down energy bills for households. Renewables will ensure a habitable planet; geopolitical independence from autocrats, and a resilient and democratic energy system. Billions of euros from fossil fuel subsidies must be channelled into renewables, energy efficiency and energy savings. More about this party, their programme & national members
To accelerate the energy transition and the reduction of carbon emissions, greater involvement of public powers is necessary. We cannot continue breaking international agreements or paying to emit more emissions. Therefore public planning and real commitment to decarbonisation and emissions reduction must be an EU priority. More about this party, their programme & national members
We must focus on reducing energy use and emissions for growth, innovation, job creation. ALDE Party fights for renewable energy deployment; empowering citizens and businesses, and reducing dependencies. We need to prioritise implementation of targets and rules, expand ETS, and improve EU electricity market. Invest in clean energy, storage tech, and promote efficiency. Simplify energy project licensing and EIB green energy investment are key for competitiveness. More about this party, their programme & national members
To effectively combat climate change, our party prioritises data-driven pragmatism over ideology, ensuring minimal taxpayer burden. In transportation, we call for equitable economic development; supporting public investment for a carbon-free transition. We advocate for investment in eco-digital transitions and EU strategic autonomy. New resources should fund renewable energy, future tech research, and industrial digitalisation. More about this party, their programme & national members
We want investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency to achieve strong EU 2040 climate targets and climate neutrality by 2050 at latest. We aim for a completely renewable and clean energy mix. The EU must secure affordable energy supply for all. We will combat energy poverty, high energy prices, and guarantee supply for the most vulnerable. The energy market reform must ensure price stability and affordability, to modernize infrastructures and strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy. More about this party, their programme & national members
EFA supports the EU’s net-zero goals. We want to see an end to all subsidies for unsustainable energy sources such as fossil fuels, and we should reduce our reliance on foreign energy sources such as Russian gas. We believe Europe’s regions can adopt their own strategies to reach common European targets in whichever way best suits their local needs. We want to scale up renewable energy production, but in all cases make sure that it fits the needs of the local communities (no macro-projects). More about this party, their programme & national members
This European political party did not provide a response. More about this party, their programme & national members
This European political party did not provide a response. More about this party, their programme & national members
This European political party did not provide a response. More about this party, their programme & national members
The answers by political actors are automatically translated and may contain mistakes.You can find the original, English version here.
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