The nuclear debate and energy taxonomy in the European Union backgrounder The new taxonomy generated a considerable uproar within the Union, reigniting debate about nuclear power and reinvigorating pro-nuclear and anti-nuclear positions. By Martina Pilloni
The Good Street: a new framework for sustainable mobility and urban design Case Study As cities continue to grow in popularity and size, an inevitable tension between two key urban features has emerged: place and flow. The challenge lies in finding a balance between these two factors. Mobycon, together with partners from the Netherlands, has developed “The Good Street,” a city planning approach that seeks to strike a balance between place and flow within the urban environment. By Anna Wyner
The EU energy crisis and the Eastmead project: Background and prospects Analysis The Russia-Ukraine war severely threatens the European Union’s energy security and energy transition. Under these circumstances, the Eastern Mediterranean natural gas resources are obtaining new significance. By Martina Pilloni
Platform liability regimes around the world Backgrounder Digital platforms, namely social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok, have been constructing and facilitating social discourse for over a decade. These platforms are hubs where users share political views, discuss global health responses, organize protests, and, more than ever, consume news. Despite their immense and undisputed power, however, these platforms were virtually free of regulatory oversight until the end of the 2010s. By Eyal Zilberman
Navigating the future: Germany's autonomous driving act Spotlight The Autonomous Driving Act permits the operation of autonomous vehicles without a driver physically present, but only within designated areas under “technical supervision.” This refers to a human backup who remotely monitors the vehicles and can intervene during critical situations. Consequently, Germany has assumed a pioneering and leading role in establishing the technical requirements necessary for autonomous vehicles to operate and defining the fundamental responsibilities of the involved parties during operation. By Timon Plass
How is Artificial Intelligence (AI) changing the workplace? Explainer The present article will show how AI has influenced various labor rights, and particularly the employee’s right to privacy, equality and due process. It will also illustrate how AI may damage human beings’ ability to provide for themselves through work. By Tammy Katsabian
Promoting sustainable mobility: A view from the Netherlands Explainer The Dutch government has made a significant commitment to reducing CO2 emissions in the Netherlands by 49% by 2030, as compared to 1990 levels. In the Dutch context, the promotion of sustainable mobility would be instrumental in achieving the country’s climate goals, given that the transport sector is one of the Netherlands’ largest sources of CO2 emissions, especially in urban areas. By Maria Kottari
What is Greenwashing? Explainer With the increasing public awareness of climate change and environmental degradation, there has been a rapid rise in demand for “green products” worldwide. However, as the market for eco-friendly products and services grows, so too does the practice of greenwashing. By Nicole Stein and Christoph M. Abels
Transitioning to a circular economy: what are the challenges? Explainer The expected increase in world population to 9.7 billion world citizens in 2050, alongside a growing middle-class, is leading to an explosive demand for raw materials. Accordingly, without drastic changes in consumption and production practices, the global need for resources is expected to double from 2015 to 2050. By Anne Rademaker
The energy crisis ripple effect: households, businesses, and the european response Analysis Since the summer of 2021, a resurgence in human activity following the COVID-19 pandemic has coincided with supply chain shortages, inflation, the Russian war in Ukraine, and an unstable international business climate, causing energy prices to soar. The repercussions for households and businesses have been significant. By Marine Cornelis