The European Green Deal has been positioned by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Executive Vice-President Timmermans as the European Commission’s flagship initiative, with which all other initiatives should be aligned. It is not only a new comprehensive narrative that gives sense to Europe’s action, it also shows the direction of travel and is underpinned by a wide range of proposals that are being rolled out in 2020 and 2021.

In fact, the European Green Deal has become the vehicle that should enable a fundamental transformation of our economy and society in a rapidly changing world, taking into account the planetary boundaries and the need for strong social foundations altogether. It implies implicitly a recognition that today’s challenges are complex in nature and require strategic and systemic approaches.

Come here Saïd El Khadraoui's perspective on this topic who is the Founder of Impact Lab and a Former Member of European Parliament.