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?

    <p>It follows the dictates of the Agenda 2030</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of a more protectionist Europe?

    <p>Unfair competition with the rest of international markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because the imported products do not meet the EU's requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Greenblaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To reserve 20% of EU member states' land and sea surface for nature restoration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because small towns and rural areas depend on fossil fuels for transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because it will suffocate them economically if they do not receive more aid from the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To identify those who really need protection and separate them from those who do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change</p> 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?

    <p>It highlights the divisions within the European Union on the Migration Pact</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are a key component in the transition to renewable energy sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To reduce the European Union's dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change</p> 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?

    <p>To reduce its dependence on China for raw materials and support its Green Deal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Developing the energy transition and promoting renewable energies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To promote democracy, security, and respect for human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Securing access to raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To strengthen diplomatic ties and counter the influence of China</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Systems affecting critical infrastructure and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To identify and locate individuals in real-time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is awaiting approval by the Member States</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>EPP / S&amp;D / Renew</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>AI Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Financing countries of origin and transit to promote regular emigration</p> 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?

    <p>They have all experienced coups d'état recently</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To stop irregular emigration and promote regular emigration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because the agreements violate human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signing agreements with Morocco</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A previously approved budget line for immigration management</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazo, Ylva Johansson, and Grande-Marlaska</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is an example of the European Union's new policies to combat irregular immigration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To combat irregular immigration</p> 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?

    <p>That the agreements violate human rights and lack transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To counterbalance the forums of countries led by the West</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Milei-Argentina</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>46% of the world's population</p> 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?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A shift in the global balance of power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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