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European carbon tax idea returns to election debate in France
(EurActiv, 21 Feb 2019) The French green think-tank La Fabrique Ecologique has published eight environmental proposals to contribute to the European election debate. EURACTIV France’s media partner the Journal de l’environnement reports.
Political parties often draw ideas from thank-tanks as they struggle to form their own policy programmes. Those who want to make their catalogue of promises greener will be able to draw inspiration from La Fabrique Ecologique’s most recent work.
The organisation, chaired by Géraud Guibert, presented its environmental proposals for the European Union on Tuesday (19 February), in an attempt to write a different narrative.
“Because the idea that Europe is peace won’t work anymore,” regretted deputy chair Thierry Libaert.
Following the ideas of left-wing economist Pierre Larrouturou, La Fabrique Ecologique has proposed launching a European investment plan “explicitly dedicated to the climate”.
“It may be similar to what many economists are proposing,” Guibert admitted. “But never mind the modalities: it has to be done,” he said.
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EurActiv, 21 Feb 2019: European carbon tax idea returns to election debate in France
