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Partij van de Arbeid from Amsterdam, Nederland - PvdA congres 2023

A Dutch United Left: How the Greens and Labor are Building a Coalition for a Just Green Transition

The Dutch Greens and Labor Party are joining forces. Short-term to win the upcoming elections, form a left-wing, progressive coalition government, and reclaim the Prime Ministership. Long-term to offer a comprehensive, compelling vision for the future, in which a green well-being economy, security of existence, and social and climate justice are central. An exciting development with valuable insights for coalition-builders anywhere.

By Mareike Moraal

Greece after the election: analyses and assessments

Discussion

The recent election in Greece and the victory of Nea Dimokratia has strengthened Conservatives in Europe. The opposition in Greece is in a dire situation. They won't be able to put pressure on the new government, as they are too weak.

Data for Sustainable Urban Mobility: Views from Germany and the United States

Analysis

Data and digital technologies can support the transition to greener and more equitable urban transportation systems. This transatlantic project looks at how public-private data-sharing and seamless mobility across transportation modes can support cities in reaching their climate and inclusion goals – across very different regulatory systems.

By Sabine Muscat , Anusha Chitturi and Paul Schneider

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Sustainable Urban Mobility: Views from Germany and the United States

Earth Overshoot Day: Five portraits of women

Living Within Our Means

Sustainably recovering from the pandemic: The European Green Deal – Think Locally

"Clean" Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU

Analysis

Well-designed energy bills are a key tool for consumers in the energy transition. The analysis “‘Clean’ Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU; a subject to an examination” aims at registering the content, structure, and format of the electricity bills in EU27, and examine their contribution to consumers’ empowerment to play an active role in the clean energy transition.

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Data for Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Mobility

E-Paper

This report specifically examines the opportunities that exist for U.S. cities to use mobility data to improve transportation's environmental sustainability, accessibility, and equity.

Mobility Data for a Just Transition:

E-Paper

This strategy paper considers possible ways to use mobility data for improving environmental sustainability and equitable access to transportation in Germany.

Watching the Donors Conference for the People of Turkey and Syria

Policy Paper

The earthquakes that occurred in Turkey on 6 February 2023 are considered the most devastating earthquakes in recent history. On the occasion of the donor conference for the victims of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes on 20 March 2023, the policy paper by Onur Bahçecik sheds light on the international response to this catastrophe and in particular addresses the political-economic consequences.

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