Security & Geopolitics#8
Internal security: organised crime, drugs & terrorism
Cocaine ports, gang violence and terror alerts move up the ballot.
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Europe's public debates
The Agenda
62 issues shaping Europe's politics.
From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.
62 topics9 themes27 countries
2 topics
Wider Europe & World#55
Drug policy
Legalise, tolerate or crack down?
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Climate targets & carbon pricing
Net zero by 2050 — but at what pace and price?
In short
The EU is legally bound to climate neutrality by 2050, with an intermediate 2040 target. Carbon pricing extends to buildings and road transport through ETS2. The debate has moved from ambition to cost, flexibility and social fairness.
Why it matters now
The 2040 target, ETS2 timing and their effect on household costs are contested.
The divide
Climate-ambitious camp
keep targets strong
Competitiveness camp
targets with flexibility and international credits
Sceptical right
slow down or scrap.