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The best scholarships for international students in the Netherlands

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The best scholarships for international students in the Netherlands

Apart from being awesome at many things such as high tech inventions and changing the future via smart innovations, the Netherlands is also a good choice when it comes to education.

In fact, the Netherlands is right up there with Germany and the UK as far as top education destinations for international students are concerned. It has some of the best universities in the world offering internationally recognized certifications and a whole host of scholarships for international students.

But, if you feel a bit lost, fear not. With our help, you’ll soon know everything you need about scholarships in the Netherlands. Which scholarships in the Netherlands are the best for you and what they are all about? Let’s jump in.

Scholarships by the Netherlands and EU Governments

The Holland Scholarship

If you are from a non-European country, then you are probably aware how high the fee costs are. To make things easier, in 2015 the Dutch government introduced the Holland Scholarship.

This scholarship is meant for international students who don’t come from the European Economic Area, or EEA. It requires that the students intend to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree at universities in Holland and that the universities they choose are participating members in the program.

The scholarship is worth 5,000 euros and will be awarded to qualifying students in the first year of their studies in full. So no more sleepless nights spent on thinking about money issues!

Erasmus Mundus

Erasmus Mundus scholarships are quite popular across the Netherlands and a good number of Dutch universities participate in study programs funded by Erasmus Mundus. These scholarships cater to these specific study programs and are meant to finance the participation of international students in these programs while in the Netherlands.

MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)

This scholarship was designed especially for professionals from countries like Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Syria and Tunisia to do a short course in the Netherlands.

P.S: MSP is not currently open to professionals applying from Syria. Applicants with the Syrian nationality may apply if they are residing and working in one of the other MSP countries in the list

Netherlands Fellowship Programme

This scholarship prioritizes female applicants and applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa. To add, once you have finished your study programme, you are an NFP alumnus. This has some perks such as the opportunity to participate in ‘refresher’ courses.

That’s not all: You can also join the Holland Alumni network to interact with fellow graduates. Nice!

Orange Tulip Scholarship Programme

If you come from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, Russia, South-Africa and Vietnam, this could be the scholarship for you!

Your home university needs to be a participant in the programme, with scholarships designed to allow talented students to study in the Netherlands.

StuNed

Stu Ned is a scholarship for Indonesian professionals to study a Masters, short course or training programme in the Netherlands.

There are two modules. In principle all programmes offered by Dutch higher education providers can be eligible:
•    Master programmes: With a duration of fewer than two years, and with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme.
•    Short Courses: With a duration of more than 2 weeks and less than 12 weeks with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme.

Sino-Dutch Scholarship

This programme is for talented Chinese students to study or do research for at least one academic year in the Netherlands. Also formerly known as the China Programme. Keep in mind that this can be for during or after your study in China. So, huzzah!

Scholarships by Dutch Universities

University of Maastricht

The University of Maastricht has the High Potential Scholarships program that caters to highly talented international students from outside of the European Economic Area. This scholarship allows them to follow any graduate programme for professionals or regular master’s program at the University of Maastricht. The only exception is the School of Business and Economics. The scholarships are quite comprehensive and cover the tuition fee, monthly living expenses, and the cost of acquiring a visa.

Leiden University

Leiden University offers the Excellence Scholarship Programme, which is open to international students from within the European Union and the European Economic Area and who are pursuing a Masters in Art, Masters in Science, and a Masters in Law programme offered at Leiden University. The scholarship programme can come in one of three forms: 10,000 euros of the total tuition fee, 15,000 euros of the total tuition fee, or the total tuition fee less the home fee.

Utrecht University

The University of Utrecht offers the Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship caters to outstanding students who would like to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree at the university in any one of a set of select fields. There are two possibilities when getting the scholarship: you can either get it in the form of full tuition fees or full tuition fees plus 11,000 euros to cover living expenses.

University of Groningen

The University of Groningen offers the Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship, which covers any Master’s degree programme at the university lasting one or two years. It is a very comprehensive scholarship and covers the tuition fees, the cost of books, the cost of international travel, living expenses, and the cost of health insurance.

University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam offers the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships for students from outside the European Union who are exceptionally talented. The scholarships cover eligible Master’s programmes at the university and are worth 25,000 euros in full, covering both tuition fees and monthly living expenses.

University of Delft

The University of Delft has a large number of scholarship programmes that cater specifically to international students. One of the most prestigious of these programmes is the Justus and Louise van Effen Scholarship, which caters to exceptionally talented international master’s students who would like to pursue their Master’s Degree in Science (MSc) at the University of Delft. The scholarship is comprehensive and covers both tuition fees and monthly living expenses.

Work and Study Opportunities

While in the Netherlands, you may be able to work as you study. This certainly won’t be able to pay your entire tuition fee, but it might help to cover some of your living expenses, such as the cost of food and other things.

In fact, while in the Netherlands, it is rare to find a scholarship that covers full tuition plus full living expenses. Usually, it is the living expenses which aren’t fully covered. You should, therefore, be willing to work and study in order to cover your own living expenses.

Considering how intense study can be at a Dutch university, it is understandable that you might have trouble finishing your assignment or research paper and might need homework help online. While I was studying in the Netherlands, the workload was pretty intense sometimes and I even considered hiring a service to write my research paper.

Mostly it would give me practical help on how to start a research paper writing assignment, getting started is half the work sometimes, but also to take some of the academic workload off so I could spend some time working to raise some money to cover living expenses. Other students borrowed money to pay for college. Others would just double-down and study intensely during the exam-periods, which I ended up doing. Do what best suits you of course!

These are just some of the scholarships available for students studying in the Netherlands. With so many options, it is no wonder students love to study in this beautiful country! You too can try your luck by applying for these scholarships. You never know, they might be your ticket to a bright future.

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Man shot and killed in Amstelveen, shooter still at large

Ailish Lalor
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Man shot and killed in Amstelveen, shooter still at large

A man was shot dead yesterday evening in Amstelveen, with a child in the backseat of his car. The shooting is thought to be related to gang rivalries, and was the third shooting in the Amsterdam area yesterday.

A 39 year old resident of Amstelveen was shot in a parking lot outside a gym there last night and killed. During the assassination, there was a four year old child in the back seat of the car. The child is not physically injured and is now with their family.

The shooting was probably a liquidation connected to gang rivalry, according to the police. The victim was already  known to the police, and according to Het Parool, he is possibly the  criminal Rachid Kotar. Kotar was said to be part of a gang in conflict with the gang led by Ridouan Taghi, a wanted criminal.

The police have not yet been able to arrest any suspects, according to NOS. They put out a call for a silver Volkswagen van, but withdrew it after the getaway vehicle was found burnt out in Duivendrecht.

This was the third shooting in Amsterdam yesterday, but the first in which casualties occurred. At 5:30am on Thursday, there were shootings in Amsterdam-Zuidoost and Diemen, but no one was injured.

Feature image: Dickelbers/Wikipedia.

KLM sends Tikkie to passengers to offset Co2 emissions

Freya Sawbridge
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KLM sends Tikkie to passengers to offset Co2 emissions

On Thursday, KLM announced it will launch a “Tikkie for Co2 emissions” for passengers in 2020. They hope donations from customers will help them to become more environmentally friendly. 

A Tikkie will only be sent to the customers who have provided their WhatsApp number and not to every passenger.

Why are KLM doing this?

People are becoming increasingly concerned about the climate crisis and want to actively help. As it currently stands, you can only offset carbon emissions when booking an flight ticket with the airline itself. KLM’s research predicts that with this new Tikkie initiative, around 40 percent of people will make the donation which is significantly more than the 0.25 percent of passengers who offset carbon emissions this year.

Think this is a good initiative? Well everything helps but bear in mind not flying in the first place is better than compensating for the Co2 the flight burns through…

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Johnson wins big in the UK: Rutte pleased with clarity on Brexit

Ailish Lalor
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Johnson wins big in the UK: Rutte pleased with clarity on Brexit

Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said he is pleased with Boris Johnson’s win last night in the UK elections. The clarity his win provides on Brexit is welcome, according to Rutte.

“I don’t feel relief or sadness, but rather a factual finding to settle this. I think everyone thinks that is good news, otherwise it will keep us occupied for years,” the Dutch prime minister said. Johnson has won a majority, with the Conservatives currently claiming 363 seats out of 650, with two seats yet to be declared. This means that he can push through Brexit legislation without needing to rely on the DUP, as he had in the past.

It is expected that Johnson will adhere to his plan of “getting Brexit done” by 31 January, according to The Guardian. For other European countries, including the Netherlands, all this means is certainty that Brexit is coming at last, after three and a half years. Today, 27 EU leaders are meeting to discuss how to negotiate a trade agreement with the British.

What did you think of this election result? Let us know in the comments below.

Feature image: EU2017EE/Flickr.

7 must-have foods at Dutch Christmas markets

Carmen Monge
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7 must-have foods at Dutch Christmas markets

The air is cold, the streets are decorated, and the magical Christmas markets have finally arrived. We’re ready to devour some unmissable seasonal delicacies!

Is Christmas in the Netherlands the best time of year? Almost undoubtedly! Here are some good ideas of how to use the allowed extra holiday calories ?

Gluhwein

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It’s steamy and spicy, the ultimate Christmas market date. Image: Daria-Yakovleva/Pixabay

Of course gluhwein is the first on our list. One cup is like a big hug, it warms you up from the inside and gives you the energy to try all the other goodies.

If you don’t drink alcohol, there are always nice alternatives like hot chocolate with whipped cream (but without the cream doesn’t work the same, trust me!)

Bratwurst (or any kind of sausage on a bun)

Sometimes you just need a big hunk of meat. Image: Carmen Monge

For the meat-lovers, your Christmas snack is the easier spot to find, you can smell it all over the market! Just follow your nose and you will find a huge BBQ with many types of sausages and with several types of sauces.

Reibekuchen

The Dutch love potatoes and pancakes, so this is logical. Image: Carmen Monge

For the vegetarians among us, you can always find some of these greasy and delicious fried potatoes pancakes. I recommend eating them with mouth-watering apple sauce!

Flammkuchen

It may be German, but we’ll adopt it as our own. Image: Carmen Monge

Since all major Christmas market traditions originate from our friendly neighbours, this dish is a must! Prepare for the germanic and french version of pizza, it is like a very thin crust with assorted topics, such as bacon, green onion, and cheese…delish!

Flammlachs

Excuse me, your mouth is watering. Image: Carmen Monge

This is called Flame Salmon, and it is grilled salmon – delicious! You can have it on a bun, or a plate. This is a healthier option, in my opinion, it has good fats, comes with salad and it is warm. Sadly, you cannot find it in every Christmas market in the Netherlands but it is very common in Germany and France.

Oliebollen

Anything deep-fried is good in our books! Image: Carmen Monge

Christmas and New year’s eve is not complete without this Dutch delicacy! You can choose between many varieties, but the original is plain or with raisins and powder sugar. The original is good, but my go-to is the Appelbol. It reminds me of an upgraded version of Mcdonald’s apple pie and it is healthier than regular oliebollen (well, maybe not but I prefer to think it is!)

Pannenkoeken

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What’s better than pancakes? A bunch of teensy pancakes! Image: Carmen Monge

Isn’t everything better when it’s made teeny-tiny? For pancakes it’s definitely no exception. Not only are these tiny, fluffy discs of dough delicious, they’re bite sized which means less time cutting, and more time eating![td_smart_list_end]

BONUS: regional delicacies!

The best way to get to know a location is through your taste-buds. Image: Carmen Monge

It doesn’t matter which Christmas market you visit, there will be a traditional dish from the region. For example, if you go to Maastricht you will find Limburg Vlaai (special fruit tart from there), or if you go to Gouda you can find many different kinds of cheese from the region. So if you are visiting a new city Christmas market, make sure you do some research first to check for the regional and local produce!

Which one is your favourite Christmas treat? Which of your favourite Dutch Christmas market foods have we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

Feature Image: Carmen Monge

Why visiting the Moco Museum is a must: world-renowned artists, immersive installations and Banksy!

Freya Sawbridge
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Why visiting the Moco Museum is a must: world-renowned artists, immersive installations and Banksy!

Moco Museum in Amsterdam is an independent museum that shows coveted works of art by renowned contemporary artists. It strives to display thought-provoking artworks that challenge viewers’ expectations and beliefs. We visited Moco and were certainly intrigued and entertained, and sometimes even bedazzled. Buckle up, put your art goggles on and join us as we give you a sneak peek into the Moco Museum.

In the mere four years since its inception, Moco (Modern Contemporary Museum) has managed to break into the art scene by keeping a fresh style and launching initiatives such Moco Play, an augmented reality app, that brings works of art to life. A testament to its success is the fact it is nestled in between “Museum Giants”, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, but has managed to hold its own. Visitors, old and young, marvel at the hip, evocative and stimulating experience of the museum and would undoubtedly testify that it is a must see whilst in Amsterdam.

Moco: The independent museum

Moco Museum is based in the Villa Alsberg mansion which is situated in the Museum Quarter of Amsterdam. The building was designed in 1904 by Eduard Cuypers, who is the nephew of Pierre Cuypers (the architect who designed the Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Central Station, Dutchies know – so should you). The building, which survived WWII, showcases traditional Dutch architecture but with modern interior accents and contemporary art.

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The front of Moco. Image: C messier/Wikipedia
Moco museum location
As you can see, it is really close to the Rijksmuseum. Image: Ivaylo Kirov/Supplied

When was the Moco Museum founded?

Moco, which will celebrate its fifth anniversary next year, was founded by Lionel and Kim Logchies. It is due to the couple’s personal network and the fact they have worked with some of modern art’s greatest creatives that they get access to some of the most coveted modern day artworks. Now, they are able to show exclusive pieces that have been previously concealed in personal collections or private galleries.

Kim Logchies said about the museum “In the last three years we have firmly put Moco on the map. Visitor numbers and customer satisfaction levels confirm that. Furthermore, the ‘reception’ of our most recent exhibition, Connecting Time, by Daniel Arsham, proves that we are breaking new ground.”

What are some highlights at the Moco Museum in Amsterdam?

Banksy’s Laugh Now exhibition

Moco Museum displays art that is either exhibited with participation from the artists or is on loan from private owners. One constant in their collection however is Banksy.

Banksy is an anonymous street artist from Britain who is renowned for his thought-provoking graffiti art and Moco wants to give everybody the opportunity to see some of Banksy’s most coveted pieces of art. There are important social justice messages blended into Banksy’s art.

It is amazing to witness how, what used to be considered graffiti, is now fine art. Moreover, old classics have been painted over with powerful messages, such as his Home Sweet Home piece.

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Laugh Now. Image: Ivaylo Kirov/Supplied.

Witnessing many of Banksy’s works of art in one go lead the viewer to consider the similarities and differences between the images and the different political messages each conveys. Art such as Banksy’s Beanfield piece has not been on display since 2009 so it is an amazing opportunity to see such a striking piece.

Beanfield to the left and Flower Thrower to the right. Image Freya Sawbridge/Supplied.

JR photography exhibition

JR is a French street artist and photographer known for creating disruptive and contemplative art. At Moco there is an entire room dedicated to his Emmy Award Nominated project entitled Guns in America.

Admiring photograph depicting the differing opinions on gun use in America. Image: Ivaylo Kirov/Supplied.

The photo pictured* above displays two sides to the very polarising gun debate. The left focuses on those who want guns banned and the other depicts people who want to keep their gun rights. JR strives to connect people through art, engage viewers and give voice to all perspectives. He says:

Art is not supposed to change the world, to change practical things, but to change perceptions. Art can change the way we see the world. Art can create an analogy.

The pieces by JR will only be displayed for a limited time. Don’t miss out!

*The Moco had copies of it available to take home – free of charge- one of them is now shining at our office, how nice!

KAWS and peanuts furniture

Brian Donnelly started out as a graffiti artist in the USA but is now known for his appropriation of pop culture figures such as Sponge Bob, Sesame Street and Mickey Mouse. KAWS’ art is so sought after that celebrities Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott bought their daughter a US $25,000 KAWS x x Campana stuffed animal chair (in similar style to the KAWS’ furniture on display at Moco museum) Throughout his career, his works of art have become increasingly fragmented and abstract.

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Snoopy sofa by KAWS, Abuzer from DutchReview in front of it all – such a poser. Photo by Freya Sawbridge

Daniel Arsham’s ‘Connecting Time’ installation

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Photo by Ivaylo Kirov/Supplied

Arsham is a very influential artist from New York. He has produced an exhibition called “Connecting Time” which can be seen at the Moco Museum until January 6, 2020. Moco Museum is the first museum in the Netherlands to present Daniel Arsham’s work. Arsham explains:

“I’ve created some new and never before seen works and installations for this show and am very looking forward to share my practice with the Dutch people and international audience in Amsterdam”

Arsham’s calcified room is quite amazing and even more arresting in person. Photo by Ivaylo Kirov

Experience augmented reality with the Moco Play app

If you download the Moco Play app before you go (or whilst you are there with the Moco museum Wifi) then you can witness amazing art pieces such as “Let Her Be Free” and “Dream” come to life.

There are a variety of other pieces the app also works on which can be found here. The virtual reality phone app makes the artwork interactive and encourages us to embrace the unconventional. The app also works on posters and cards that you can buy in the Moco giftshop.

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The Moco Play app bringing Let Her Be Free to life

Is the Moco Museum just for millennials?

The average visiting age is far younger than other museums. This is due to street art’s modern inception and a reputation among some of the older generations that street art is mere vandalism with no real worth. But Moco is changing this myth and when other generations do stumble across the museum or make the effort to go, they thoroughly enjoy it.

Anything else you should know about the Moco Museum?

Moco Museum is open Sunday to Thursday from 9am- 19pm and Friday and Saturday 9am- 20pm. Purchasing the tickets at the museum itself will cost 17,50 euros for an adult and 15 euros for a student.

It is far cheaper to purchase online as you get up to 20% discount. All tickets include the audio tour, that you can use on your own phone!

The DutchReview crew had a wonderful time at the Moco Museum in Amsterdam. You know it’s a good experience when it keeps popping into your mind long after you’ve left. Let us know in the comments if you have been to the Moco Museum and what you thought about it. 

In the future, you will be able to take the metro to Schiphol!

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In the future, you will be able to take the metro to Schiphol!

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a direct metro in Amsterdam that goes all the way to Schiphol? That dream can become a reality as they will be extending the Noord/Zuidlijn to Schiphol and Hoofddorp. It will only cost 3.1 billion euros and a decade of construction to realise this dream, reports RTL Z.

But that’s not going to deter interested parties like the municipality of Amsterdam, Schiphol, and KLM who are very much in favour of seeing this happen reports de Volkskrant. “We have worked on this plan for two years and the door has opened for us at the ministry,” NS chief executive Roger van Boxtel told the newspaper.

They want to make the metro line above ground and have it be the only direct line to the airport. This would create more space in the trains which run through Schiphol, thus spreading the foot traffic across multiple modes of transport. It would also allow for more trains to run through the station.

But where exactly are they going to get all of that money from? They don’t have a concrete plan in place as of yet but hope that it would come from “the new investment fund of the government”. Apart from that, they also want to increase KLM’s ticket prices and airport charges to fund it, reports RTL Z.

Well, there are always compromises to be made sadly. What do you make of this? Let us know in the comments below!

Feature Image: StevenL [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

VVD wants to cap the number of international students coming to the Netherlands

Freya Sawbridge
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VVD wants to cap the number of international students coming to the Netherlands

Many students are drawn to study in the Netherlands because of the high level of English and relatively low tuition fees. But some government ministers are noticing that accepting too many students from abroad is starting to interfere with the quality of education. VVD believes to control this, limits must be set on how many international students are permitted. 

Should numbers be capped or students just discouraged from applying?

As it currently stands, Dutch universities cannot set limits for students wanting to attend from outside Europe. But VVD MP, Dennis Wiersma, think the restriction is important to maintain a high quality of education. He also believes that the programme the students are applying for should be an influencing factor. “Now there are many students who study psychology. We don’t need that” Wiersma states. He thinks a priority should be given to technical studies students.

Ingrid van Engelshoven, the D66 Education Minister, does not want universities to cap the number of foreign students. Instead, she says it is better to discourage interest by raising tuition fees and making Dutch lessons mandatory. Wiersma does not agree, Het Parool reports. 

The freedom of movement principle and EU students

Students within the European Economic Area cannot be subjected to limits as this would conflict with freedom of movement. Whilst this principle is good in theory, Wiersma says it actually ends up costing the Netherlands a lot of money. This is because the the government not only has to pay a portion of the tuition costs for Dutch students but also for EU students. Wiersma doesn’t believe this is fair and wants to open up a dialogue in Brussels about other countries settling the cost.

Last month, the Social and Economic Council (SER) also advised the cabinet that a European fund should be created for the Netherlands for the high influx of students from EU countries.

Cities also struggling to cope with the students

TU Delft acknowledges the impact international students have on the quality of education. For example, 260 students applied for a computer science and engineering course when it was taught in Dutch but this leapt to 400 students when the program was switched to English.

Canal in Delft. Source: djedj /Pixabay

Tim van der Hagen, the rector of TU Delft thinks the university would benefit from a cap but not just from an education standpoint. He states that the city of Delft cannot handle the number of students either. “It is now squeaking and crackling”, he comments. 

Do you think the the number of international students should be capped? Let us know in the comments below 

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Got time to swing for 10 hours? Then you’ll be able to charge your phone

Ailish Lalor
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Got time to swing for 10 hours? Then you’ll be able to charge your phone

A new, sustainable phone charging station has arrived at Den Haag Centraal, and it’s neither solar nor wind powered- instead, you create electricity by swinging on a swing, which charges your phone. 

The NS is always looking for new ways to make travel more sustainable. Following their introduction in Utrecht Centraal, swings that charge your phone have also made their way to The Hague. The swings are perfect for travellers who are experiencing a delay (not like we ever have those with the NS). You can just sit down, have a swing, and recharge the most important possession any of us own.

The swing set at The Hague Centraal this morning. Image: Ailish Lalor/Supplied

Not to be the cause of a mood swing (see what we did there) but there do seem to be a couple of problems with the swings. One is that they don’t charge your phone particularly fast, unless you’re swinging really fast- which brings its own problems with it. According to AD.nl, one of the two swings in The Hague was already broken yesterday morning. Swing slowly, kids.

Would you swing to charge your phone? Let us know in the comments below. 

Feature image: Ailish Lalor/Supplied. 

Green Deal will have Europe carbon neutral by 2050

Ailish Lalor
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Green Deal will have Europe carbon neutral by 2050

The European Commissioner Frans Timmermans (otherwise known as the climate tsar) has finished the Green Deal, a proposal for dealing with the climate crisis within Europe.

Time is of the essence

Timmermans’s deal pushes for action, fast, because dealing with climate change is obviously not something we can procrastinate much longer. The Green Deal is basically a programme of what should happen when, as Europe takes measures to avoid the worst of the climate crisis. For example, by 2030, carbon emissions should be halved at the very least. And by 2050, we should be carbon neutral. The Green Deal is different from other, previous measures to deal with climate change because it would be mandatory for European countries to follow through on it.

European leaders still have to approve

It’s (unfortunately) not as simple as Timmermans writing this report and then it being adopted. The plans still need to be approved by European leaders, many of whom do not support the speed Timmermans is pushing for. Leaders will meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the details of the plan. Furthermore, the European parliament and national parliaments also need to discuss the deal.

What is in the Green Deal?

Obviously, the specific proposals within the Green Deal are really important. Timmermans’s deal aims to deal with the climate crisis while protecting Europe’s economy and its inhabitants. Some obvious measures include clean energy, and especially cutting out coal burning entirely. More investments in rail and water transportation will also be made, and the EU will regulate carbon offset programmes, so that consumers can offset carbon emissions in good conscience. Timmermans wants to protect energy intensive industries like steel, chemical and cement production, because of their importance for the economy, but insists that their CO2 production decrease dramatically.

Carbon allowances will pay for the Green Deal

The Green Deal is expensive: it will require 260 billion euros, or a quarter of the European Union’s total budget. However, in due course, the Green Deal should pay for itself, Timmermans says. This will mainly take place through the revenue from carbon advances. From 2021, cars, trucks and planes will need to pay for a carbon allowance if they are still producing CO2. These allowances will also be limited. 20 percent of the money from these allowances will go back to the Green Deal, hence it paying for itself.

What do you think of Timmermans’s proposals? Let us know in the comments below. 

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