Nuclear Energy in Europe and the EU Green Deal

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What is a common goal shared by Poland, France, China, and Eastern European countries?

To decrease investment in renewable energy sources
To prioritize solar energy over nuclear energy
To promote nuclear energy as a renewable energy source (correct)
To close all nuclear power plants

What is the name of the European Union's plan aimed at reducing carbon emissions?

European Sustainable Development Goals
European Green Deal (EGD) (correct)
European Renewable Energy Plan
European Climate Change Initiative

Which country has closed all its nuclear power plants?

Germany (correct)
France
Poland
China

What is a concern expressed by far-right populist parties in Europe regarding the European Green Deal?

It follows the dictates of the Agenda 2030 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a more protectionist Europe?

Unfair competition with the rest of international markets (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason farmers are against the agreements with Mercosur?

Because the imported products do not meet the EU's requirements (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the practice of blaming environmental policies for all the economic problems?

Greenblaming (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Nature Restoration Law approved by the European Parliament in 2024?

To reserve 20% of EU member states' land and sea surface for nature restoration (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do farmers reject the reduction of emissions on agricultural farms?

Because small towns and rural areas depend on fossil fuels for transportation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason farmers are against the energy transition?

Because it will suffocate them economically if they do not receive more aid from the EU (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Migration Pact, what is the purpose of re-evaluating the application procedures for asylum seekers?

To identify those who really need protection and separate them from those who do not (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the global energy sector's shift towards renewable energy sources?

To reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the European Council's agreement on the Migration Pact, despite the European Parliament's divisions?

It highlights the divisions within the European Union on the Migration Pact (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lithium-ion batteries in the energy transition?

They are a key component in the transition to renewable energy sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the European Union's goal with the new legislation on migration and energy?

To reduce the European Union's dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the European Union seeking new markets in Latin America, particularly in countries like Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile?

To reduce its dependence on China for raw materials and support its Green Deal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the European Union's Green Deal?

Developing the energy transition and promoting renewable energies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the European Union seeking to strengthen diplomatic ties with countries in Latin America?

To promote democracy, security, and respect for human rights (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by the European Union in its quest to promote renewable energies?

Securing access to raw materials (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a geopolitical objective of the European Union's visit to Latin America?

To strengthen diplomatic ties and counter the influence of China (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a category of AI applications that requires continuous monitoring?

Systems affecting critical infrastructure and education (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the facial recognition cameras in large Chinese cities?

To identify and locate individuals in real-time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum?

It is awaiting approval by the Member States (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which political groups are in favor of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum?

EPP / S&D / Renew (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is related to the regulation of real-time remote biometric identification systems?

AI Act (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the European Union's new policies in relation to immigration?

Financing countries of origin and transit to promote regular emigration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread among the countries mentioned in the text, namely Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Gabon?

They have all experienced coups d'état recently (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 200 million euros allocated to Mauritania?

To stop irregular emigration and promote regular emigration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the European Parliament criticizing the European Union's agreements with countries like Mauritania and Egypt?

Because the agreements violate human rights (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step in the European Union's plan to combat irregular immigration?

Signing agreements with Morocco (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of funding for the European Union's agreements with countries like Mauritania and Egypt?

A previously approved budget line for immigration management (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the key players involved in the European Union's agreements with Mauritania?

Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazo, Ylva Johansson, and Grande-Marlaska (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the agreement between the European Union and Mauritania?

It is an example of the European Union's new policies to combat irregular immigration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the European Union's agreements with countries like Egypt and Mauritania?

To combat irregular immigration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the criticism from the European Parliament regarding the European Union's agreements with countries like Mauritania and Egypt?

That the agreements violate human rights and lack transparency (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the BRICS+ platform in the international order?

To counterbalance the forums of countries led by the West (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is NOT among the new candidates to join BRICS+ as of January 2024?

Milei-Argentina (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's population could the 10 BRICS+ countries represent?

46% of the world's population (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which country is sometimes presented in the USA as the country most likely to challenge American ascendancy in the coming decades?

China (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of the rise of the Global South countries?

A shift in the global balance of power (C) Signup and view all the answers