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The Securitization and Eurocentric Narratives in the European Union's Climate Policy and Diplomacy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Post the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the EU has increasingly adopted climate and energy policy as a matter of security, developing a paradigm of climate‐energy‐security nexus in the climate policymaking and diplomacy of the EU. This paper argues that the connotations of such a nexus showcase the increasing securitization and Eurocentrism in the EU's climate action, a significant change from its historical role as a ‘leader‐by‐example’ in undertaking climate action. Beyond showcasing the theoretical framings of securitization and Eurocentrism, the paper seeks to highlight how the key policies of the ‘internal’ European Green Deal, especially the REPowerEU and CBAM, are increasingly influenced by these ideals. The paper also examines the Eurocentric narratives in the ‘external’ outreach of EU's climate diplomacy, evolving beyond colonial epistemologies to reflect watered down ambitions and promote green mineral extraction under the broader narrative of green transition.

Source: Contemporary European Politics

DOI: 10.1002/cep4.70019

Author: Amlan Mishra

Institution: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

Language: English

Topic: Global Energy Security and Policy

Subfield: General Energy

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500