
The French Guiana Paradox: Europe’s Most Porous Strategic Frontier
Persistent exploitation of legal loopholes in an EU outermost region erodes Europe’s sovereignty claims and creates opportunities for criminal and state-adjacent networks.

Persistent exploitation of legal loopholes in an EU outermost region erodes Europe’s sovereignty claims and creates opportunities for criminal and state-adjacent networks.

As adopted, the deal permits up to 5% of emissions cuts to be achieved through international carbon credits.

The EU Commission is in a desperate hunt for loopholes to get reluctant countries on board.
Outsourcing EU emissions reductions to other countries would be a misguided approach on several levels, scientists and climate campaigners have emphasised.
Sweden is dumping money in a poor attempt to compensate for failing environmental policies.