_Political%20feasibility%20of%20climate%20policy%20instruments%20in%20the%20EU.PNG "Political feasibility of climate policy instruments in the EU")
This report presents the results of the CECILIA2050 research concerning the political feasibility of climate policy instruments in the EU. The study analyses how political factors affect the design of climate policy instruments and which lessons can be drawn from this for future instrument design choices. The study analyses three factors, namely interest groups’ preferences, power constellations, and institutions. The study finds that other factors such as the degree of action taken in the international climate policy arena and the political climate have an impact on the political feasibility of climate policy instruments in the EU as well. The analysis is based on a multi‐method approach that includes semi‐structured in‐depth interviews, focus groups, an on‐line survey and a policy simulation with relevant stakeholders in the EU climate policy domain.
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Executive summary |
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Introduction |
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Instruments for environmental policy |
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The politics of instrument choice: what is political feasibility? |
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Actors involved in policy-making |
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Key factors affecting political feasibility: analytical framework |
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Results |
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Interviews |
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Survey |
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Policy simulation |
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Focus groups |
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Key findings and conclusion |
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Stakeholder preferences for climate policy instruments |
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Power dynamics among interest groups |
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Institutional arrangements |
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Contextual factors influencing political feasibility |
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Concluding reflections |
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References |
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Annex A |
The Political Feasibility of Reforming the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. A comparison of different countries |
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Annex B |
Political Feasibility of Climate Policy Instruments for Achieving the European Union Long Term Emissions Reduction Targets. An analysis of interest groups’ preferences. |
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Annex C |
A Policy Exercise on the future of the EU Emissions Trading System. Workshop report |
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Annex D |
On‐line survey ‐ Figures |
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