Green New Deal

A just, green, and digital future for all.

Humanity’s relationship with the environment has proven to be untenable. In order to avoid a disastrous climate collapse, we need to find modern solutions to live sustainably. This requires rethinking our current economic model so that it is more just, green and innovative. Unlimited consumption for the benefit of the individual can no longer be seen as a viable goal to universally strive for. Instead, we must continually improve as a society by combating social and economic inequalities and living within our planet’s boundaries. At stake is prosperity for future generations. This is why Europe needs a Green New Deal.

Some of our core questions

  • How do we secure well-paid and quality work in a market characterized by ecological and technological transformations?
  • How can politics balance planetary boundaries with promises of security and welfare? 
  • How can technological advancement become a vehicle for socio-ecological progress? 

Strategic Lead

Florian Ranft

Member of the Management Board and Head of Green New Deal

Latest News

Massive sculpture in the form of an angel made from weathering steel.

Winning Hearts and Minds – Transforming the Industrial Heartlands

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Two new policy papers offer valuable insights into (former) industrial regions in the United States. Here’s what we learned discussing them with experts.
Aaron Remus
Event Report

Preparedness, Investment and Industrial Policy in Times of Political Upheaval

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Progressive Economics Network Meeting in Berlin on inflation, industrial policy, and investments
Florian Ranft, Rachel Stieb
Event Report, News

Towards a progressive toolbox to deal with inflation

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How can we categorise different types of market interventions to deal with inflation implemented over the last two years? What were their costs, benefits, and impacts? How can we prepare for future inflation shocks?
Florian Ranft, Carsten Jung, Sandra Rath
Event Report, News

Publications

No Backlash, No Retreat

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Public support for climate and economic policies remains remarkably stable in Germany and the U.S., with no significant backlash against green agendas in either country.
Florian Ranft, Axel Ruppert

How to foster public support for European climate policies. Evidence from the German population

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Europe’s transition towards climate neutrality by 2050 requires major shifts in the structure of our economy and society – and wide societal backing. This paper analyses what kind of EU climate policy would meet with broad social approval and formulates corresponding recommendations.
Sharon Baute
study cover: three persons standing in a landscape pointing at wind mills

Our Energy Transition? – How local Participation can shape Sustainability Transformations

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Democratic negotiation processes in the course of the energy transition and transformation.
Johanna Siebert, Victoria Luh

Projects

Logo: Progressive Governance

Progressive Governance Summit

Europe’s largest conference for progressive politics

Progressive Economics Network

Macroeconomic strategies for the ongoing crises

#Tech4Society

Which new technologies does societal progress need?

We develop and debate progressive ideas and bring together leading actors who turn thoughts into action. Our think tank’s goal: making the just transformation a reality. ▸ Learn more

Areas of Work

The Modern State

Turning bureaucracy into leadership.

Resilient Democracy

Strong in its ability to learn.

Green New Deal

A just, green, and digital future for all.

Political Strategy

Progress needs majorities.