European elections: We need a green economy

Zoran Thaler, former Slovenian foreign minister and Social Democratic candidate in the European elections, says that if elected he would push for a green economy: "So many trucks drive between Munich and Hamburg, for example, just so that we can buy thirty different types of yoghurt. The fact that we have thirty brands to choose from plays a large role in the exploitation of nature, which we previously considered 'free'. This example highlights the question of whether we can change our development paradigm and instigate green economic growth. Green growth means that gross domestic product is no longer the sole criterion for success or the quality of life. It is essential that we orient the economy towards the protection of nature and create new jobs in the green economy."

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