The credit crunch has shown that European leaders can take swift, decisive and collective action when they need to, and rightly so: Millions of jobs are at stake.
But as politicians busy themselves saving banks, cutting taxes and slashing interest rates, a greater storm looms. Averting this crisis will require an even greater demonstration of concerted action. And they are set to fluff it.
The climate crisis is already destroying millions of livelihoods. Vulnerable communities are...
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.