How To Make the Green Transition Politically Sustainable

Green policies have broader public support than protests suggest

24 January 2024

Shortsighted political strategists beware: Parties that abandon green policies to win older voters back will be held accountable by younger ones in future.

One of the greatest threats to the planet is mainstream politicians concluding that if climate action looks unpopular, they should drop the issue – or even turn against the green agenda.

That approach would be disastrous for the planet and will not serve them well politically over the longer term for several reasons.

Rationale for staying the course

The first reason is that voters are still very worried about climate change. Support for action to prevent climate change remains strong among Europeans.

Subscribe

Democratic security comes at a price. What is yours? By subscribing or donating now gain access to analysis, forecasts and scenarios by leading analysts and reporters who monitor democratic risks and develop policy debate from Central Europe on Central Europe.

MonthlyVAT included

€4/month

See all details

  • Full access to articles and all reports in PDF
  • Weekly outlook on democratic security in CEE delivered by e-mail
  • Weekly newsletter with essential highlights
  • Invitations to all Visegrad Insight events online and offline

AnnualVAT included

€40/year

See all details

  • Individual subscribers only. Check our CORPORATE OFFER below
  • 15% Discount (8 EUR off monthly cost if paid annually)
  • Full access to articles and all reports in PDF
  • Weekly outlook on democratic security in CEE delivered by e-mail
  • Weekly newsletter with essential highlights
  • Invitations to all Visegrad Insight events online and offline

Student OR Donation

Choose your contribution

See all details

  • Full access to articles and all reports in PDF
  • Weekly newsletter with essential highlights
  • Some Visegrad Insight events invitations

I am a representative of an institution/business. Is there a corporate offer?

The annual subscription for up to ten institutional users: EUR 999
GO TO CHECKOUT

For a tailor-made offer email us: contact@visegradinsight.eu 

  • Access to all articles for your team
  • Access to all Reports for your team
  • Every Monday a Weekly Outlook with an update on key developments in Central Europe delivered by e-mail
  • Every Thursday a newsletter with the most important highlights and invitations
  • Personal invitations to Visegrad Insight Events
  • Foresight, policy, and risk analysis reports (on-demand)

Intelligence prepared by a group of Visegrad Insight Fellows from all across

Can I receive an invoice?

Yes. You will receive a receipt immediately after purchase and a VAT invoice upon request. The subscription amount includes tax. In case of a donation, there is no tax.

Are my credit card details safe?

Yes. The payment is processed by STRIPE www.stripe.com entrusted also by Amazon, Zoom, Booking.com and used by other global NGOs and businesses in the world. We do not store your credit card details.

How modify or cancel my subscription?

At any moment you can manage your subscription and account details. Sign in to modify or cancel.

Heather Grabbe

Dr Heather Grabbe is Senior Fellow at Bruegel, the Brussels-based think-tank, as well as Visiting Professor at University College London and Senior Advisor at Kaya Partners. From 2004 to 2009 she was senior advisor to European Commissioner Olli Rehn on the Balkans and Turkey. Previously, Dr Grabbe was deputy director of the Centre for European Reform in London, and she conducted academic research at the European University Institute, Chatham House, Oxford and Birmingham universities. Recently she co-authored the International System Change Compass on the implications of the European Green Deal for the EU’s relations with other regions of the world.

Newsletter

Weekly updates with our latest articles and the editorial commentary.