A Turning Point for European Climate Policy?

Hosted by fides, with the support of the Lux Awards of the European Parliament

As part of the LUX Audience Awards, the screening is free. If you wish to attend the panel before the screening, a contribution of €10 is kindly required to cover the organizational costs.

Event Description

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Our fourth edition of Films & Politics will explore the future of European climate policy in a pivotal moment for the Green Deal. The evening opens with a keynote address and panel discussion, followed by the screening of the award-winning movie Flow (2024).

🗣️ Panel Discussion: "A Turning Point for European Climate Policy?"

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Once seen as a landmark framework for climate action and sustainable growth, the European Green Deal now faces serious headwinds—from deregulatory industrial pressures to rising political opposition questioning the cost of the ecological transition. At the heart of this debate lies the energy trilemma: how can we reconcile climate action, economic competitiveness, and energy security without undermining democratic values or environmental ambition?

This panel brings together diverse voices from policymaking, civil society, and advocacy to explore:

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• Can the Green Deal survive in its current form — or must it evolve?
• What are the consequences of climate policy rollback?
• How do we safeguard democratic participation in shaping Europe’s transition?
• What role should civil society play in maintaining a fair, inclusive, and effective climate strategy?

💬 Confirmed Participants:

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• Patrizia Heidegger – Deputy Secretary General, European Environmental Bureau
• Marie Toussaint – Member of the European Parliament, Greens/EFA group
• Chloé Mikolajczak – Environmental & social justice activist (The Green Monki)
• Sevim Aktas - EU Climate Policy Officer, European Commission
• Moderated by Elena Sanchez Nicolas (EU Observer, Editor in chief)

🎥 Film Screening: Flow (2024)

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Synopsis:

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A cat wakes up in a world submerged by water, where all human life seems to have vanished. It finds refuge on a boat with a group of other animals. But getting along with them proves to be an even greater challenge than overcoming its fear of water! Together, they must learn to overcome their differences and face the new world ahead...

🕒 Evening Agenda:

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• 7:00 PM – Doors open
• 7:30 PM – Panel discussion: A Turning Point for European Climate Policy?
• 8:30 PM – Film screening: Flow (85') - The screening of the film "Flow" is free thanks for the support of the LUX Prize.
• 9:50 PM – A drink together!
• 10:30 PM – End

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About Films & Politics

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Films & Politics is a series by newframes designed to bring social issues to life through cinema, focusing on the challenges of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each monthly event features a film screening followed by a discussion with one or more expert panellists, fostering democratic participation and meaningful dialogue between civil society, industry, and policymakers. 

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