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Sebastian Mang
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Economics, fiscal policy, greening finance NEF. Formerly Greenpeace & GreensEFA. British/German.
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carolinelucas.bsky.social
Sadly suppressing such a devastating report doesn’t make the risks go away - it just makes them even harder to deal with. Facing up to the truth is the first step to coping with it - it’s beyond scandalous that ministers tried to prevent this. They need to act - and fast
January 23, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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neweconomics.bsky.social
How does Europe move forward in light of Donald Trump's actions on Greenland?

@sebmang.bsky.social was on Al Jazeera to explain how we reduce our dependency on the US
January 23, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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neweconomics.bsky.social
"We also need a new economic playbook and a serious strategy to reduce risky dependencies, including on the US - starting with energy..."

@sebmang.bsky.social wrote for LBC about why in an increasingly unstable world we need to to speed up the green transition
www.lbc.co.uk/article/stro...
The UK must strengthen ties with Europe - it's the only way to survive Trump's new world order | LBC
The UK and Europe must respond to Donald Trump's threats in a unified and forceful way, writes Sebastian Mang
www.lbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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lbc.co.uk
'A strong Europe is the only way we will survive Trump's new world order'

✍️ @sebmang.bsky.social for LBC Opinion
The UK must strengthen ties with Europe - it's the only way to survive Trump's new world order | LBC
The UK and Europe must respond to Donald Trump's threats in a unified and forceful way, writes Sebastian Mang
www.lbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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stanjourdan.bsky.social
The debate on central bank independence too often caricatural and polarized by extreme positions.

In this op-ed with @sebmang.bsky.social we try to strike a fine balance, and argue that the best way to defend central bank independence is to reinvent it at the same time.
greeneujournal.bsky.social Green European Journal @greeneujournal.bsky.social · Dec 4
Central bank independence is under attack from the populist right, but defending it can’t mean ignoring policy failures. Better coordination between monetary and fiscal policy is needed to pursue democratic objectives.
Full analysis👇
Why Europe Must Rethink Central Bank Independence
Protecting its independence from the populist right attacks requires greater accountability and closer alignment with long-term economic and climate goals.
www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu
December 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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rbaernthaler.bsky.social
Es braucht einen Erneuerungsplan – angepasst an die veränderten Bedingungen der globalen politischen Ökonomie, gegen Rechtsruck, für Zusammenhalt, eingebettet in europäische Industriepolitik.

Mit @jasonhickel.bsky.social & @sebmang.bsky.social – @surplusmagazin.bsky.social

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Ohne Daseinsvorsorge keine stabile Industrie
Deutschland braucht eine europäische Industriestrategie, um krisenfest zu werden. Das erfordert eine starke Daseinsvorsorge.
tinyurl.com
August 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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surplusmagazin.de
Deutschland braucht eine europäische Industriestrategie, um krisenfest zu werden. Das erfordert eine starke Daseinsvorsorge, schreiben @rbaernthaler.bsky.social , @sebmang.bsky.social und @jasonhickel.bsky.social
Ohne Daseinsvorsorge keine stabile Industrie
Deutschland braucht eine europäische Industriestrategie, um krisenfest zu werden. Das erfordert eine starke Daseinsvorsorge.
www.surplusmagazin.de
August 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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rbaernthaler.bsky.social
We wrote a short piece for @uk.theconversation.com on the pitfalls of current industrial policy—and how it can be reconfigured to be fit for an era of polycrises.

With @jasonhickel.bsky.social & @sebmang.bsky.social

@envleeds.bsky.social @icta-uab.bsky.social

theconversation.com/climate-conf...
Climate, conflict and energy security – our research shows how the EU’s industrial policy must change to face this polycrisis
The EU wants to become more resilient, autonomous and sustainable – yet its industrial policy contradicts these aims.
theconversation.com
June 30, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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sandertordoir.bsky.social
I can’t help but scratch my head at the anti-green, deregulation rhetoric currently circulating in Germany.

Rationalising regulations, like supply chain reporting, makes sense — but halting investments is self-defeating for the West’s key clean tech hub.

Let's review a few facts.

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May 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
sebmang.bsky.social
New article with @rbaernthaler.bsky.social and @jasonhickel.bsky.social

EU industrial policy aims for resilience, autonomy & sustainability — but internal contradictions make these goals structurally unrealisable

We outline a post-growth alternative: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Toward a post-growth industrial policy for Europe: navigating emerging tensions and long-term goals
Amid mounting geopolitical, socio-economic, and ecological crises, industrial policy has returned to the forefront of policy debates. However, the EU’s industrial policy framework – centerd on Sing...
www.tandfonline.com
May 14, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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rbaernthaler.bsky.social
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Our new article is out in Globalizations: Toward a post-growth industrial policy for Europe: navigating emerging tensions and long-term goals.

With @jasonhickel.bsky.social & @sebmang.bsky.social

@envleeds.bsky.social

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Toward a post-growth industrial policy for Europe: navigating emerging tensions and long-term goals
Amid mounting geopolitical, socio-economic, and ecological crises, industrial policy has returned to the forefront of policy debates. However, the EU’s industrial policy framework – centerd on Sing...
www.tandfonline.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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neweconomics.bsky.social
Billionaires accumulating more and more wealth is a threat to our democracy, our planet, and the everyday economy.

@sebmang.bsky.social and @febalata.bsky.social wrote for Social Europe on why it's time for an Extreme Wealth Line.
www.socialeurope.eu/how-the-bill...
How the Billionaire Boom Is Fueling Inequality—and Threatening Democracy
As wealth concentrates at the top, Europe must act now to defend democracy and economic stability for all.
www.socialeurope.eu
May 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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febalata.bsky.social
The @ec.europa.eu study of wealth taxation is welcomed, but it must be backed up by concrete policies, including exploring an #extremewealthline as a tool for democratic engagement and wider policy reform. My piece with @sebmang.bsky.social for Social Europe: www.socialeurope.eu/how-the-bill...
How the Billionaire Boom Is Fueling Inequality—and Threatening Democracy
As wealth concentrates at the top, Europe must act now to defend democracy and economic stability for all.
www.socialeurope.eu
May 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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greencb.bsky.social
Central banks and governments should work more closely on coordinated policies that will support the net-zero transition, say @sebmang.bsky.social and Dominic Caddick of @neweconomics.bsky.social.

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Monetary and fiscal policy coordination can confront the climate crisis
Central banks and governments should work more closely on coordinated policies that will support the net-zero transition, say Sebastian Mang and Dominic Caddick of the New Economics Foundation.
greencb.co
May 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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neweconomics.bsky.social
Governments and central banks need to work more closely together if we're to tackle future inflationary shocks and the climate crisis.

@sebmang.bsky.social and Dominic Caddick explain in a new piece for @greencb.bsky.social
greencentralbanking.com/2025/05/08/m...
Monetary and fiscal policy coordination can confront the climate crisis
Central banks and governments should work more closely on coordinated policies that will support the net-zero transition, say Sebastian Mang and Dominic Caddick of the New Economics Foundation.
greencentralbanking.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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greencb.bsky.social
Central banks and governments should work more closely on coordinated policies that will support the net-zero transition, say @sebmang.bsky.social and Dominic Caddick of @neweconomics.bsky.social.

greencb.co/45209uR
Monetary and fiscal policy coordination can confront the climate crisis
Central banks and governments should work more closely on coordinated policies that will support the net-zero transition, say Sebastian Mang and Dominic Caddick of the New Economics Foundation.
greencb.co
May 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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neweconomics.bsky.social
Extreme wealth is threatening our planet, our democracy and our shared future.
April 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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rbaernthaler.bsky.social
Toward a Post-Growth Industrial Policy for Europe: Navigating Emerging Tensions & Long-Term Goals

I'll be speaking at Visions for the Future (@ingridrobeyns.bsky.social), sharing work-in-progress with @jasonhickel.bsky.social & @sebmang.bsky.social

tinyurl.com/3msza5vd

@envleeds.bsky.social
Speaker Series with Dr. Richard Bärnthaler
Toward a Post-Growth Industrial Policy for Europe: Navigating Emerging Tensions and Long-Term Goals; April 24 2025 - 15h00-16h30 Amid mounting geopolitical, socio-economic, and ecological crises, indu...
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April 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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danielagabor.bsky.social
China has Made in China 2025, an elaborate industrial policy, designed by an army of competitive bureaucrats and a financial system subordinated to them.

The US at this point has a guy with instinct, now afraid of the bond market
April 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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greeneujournal.bsky.social
EU leaders have agreed to loosen fiscal rules for defence. But Europe’s security needs more than military spending; it also needs ''economic stability, climate resilience, energy independence, and social cohesion,'' writes @sebmang.bsky.social.

www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/why-military...
Why Military Spending Alone Can’t Save Europe
The recently agreed European fiscal rules are not designed for the current era of polycrisis, and Europeans must invest far more than the current constraints allow.
www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu
April 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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smolrobots.bsky.social
The argument that actually punishing Le Pen and her cronies for their crimes will only make them stronger in the long run is a little hard to swallow when we have a prominent example of a right-wing authoritarian who was very much not punished for his crimes and is now wrecking everything in sight.
April 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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neweconomics.bsky.social
NEW: Germany’s U-turn proves Europe’s fiscal framework must change

In our latest blog, @sebmang.bsky.social shares how Europe now has the opportunity to break free from rules that have prevented it from building stronger economies.

Read in full: neweconomics.org/2025/04/germ...
Germany’s U-turn proves Europe’s fiscal framework must change
Europe now has the opportunity to break free from rules that have prevented it from building stronger economies
neweconomics.org
April 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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profbillmcguire.bsky.social
We ARE the 6th mass extinction - or should I say the 1st mass extermination

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report
Sweeping synthesis of 2,000 global studies leaves no doubt about scale of problem and role of humans, say experts
www.theguardian.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
"Getting the UK back in the Single Market and the Customs Union is a prerequisite for creating sustained growth that can improve opportunities for British people across the board"
Chancellor must ‘supercharge EU reset’ to escape economic black holes
"Getting the UK back in the Single Market and the Customs Union is a prerequisite for creating sustained growth that can improve opportunities for British people across the board"
northeastbylines.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
sebmang.bsky.social
No amount of defence spending can deliver true security. It takes economic stability, climate resilience, energy independence & social cohesion

As I argue in Green European Journal if we can afford military spending we can afford what truly keeps us safe

www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/why-military...
Why Military Spending Alone Can’t Save Europe
The recently agreed European fiscal rules are not designed for the current era of polycrisis, and Europeans must invest far more than the current constraints allow.
www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu
March 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM