Sweden’s conflicting green leadership in the European Union
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7989612 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gunnhildur Lily Magnusdottir (0000-0002-8583-9504, Malmö University, corresponding author), Marie Widengård (0000-0002-2273-6276, University of Gothenburg) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 116-133 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Politics and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2374-5126 • E-ISSN: 2374-5118 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23745118.2024.2345689 |
| OpenAlex | W4396529353 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 37 |
This article examines the nuanced dynamics of green leadership within the European Union (EU), focusing on Sweden. Sweden has long been heralded as an exemplar of environmental and climate leadership within the European Union as well as a frontrunner in the adoption of green policies, notably in the realms of bioenergy and biofuels. However, its leadership stance has come under scrutiny due to the inherent conflicts within green initiatives, often referred to as ‘green-green dilemmas’ that arise when environmental actions, despite their sustainable intentions, clash over competing interests. Drawing on a variety of sources we delve into the complexities surrounding Sweden's green leadership. The article highlights how Sweden’s enthusiastic endorsement of bioenergy and biofuels, integral to its climate action strategy, has sparked debates and raised questions about Sweden ́s perceived green leadership within the European Union. Sweden's approach to navigating these conflicts, alongside its efforts to negotiate and balance economic interests with environmental ambitions, offers a compelling insight into the challenges of maintaining green leadership in the face of conflicting green agendas
Business · European union · International trade · Political science · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
Just Transition
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The meaning of leadership in polycentric climate action
Role Perceptions in Global Environmental Negotiations
The good economy’
Navigating the transition to sustainable bioenergy in Sweden and Brazil
The influence of perception on the preferences of the new member states of the European Union
Leaders and laggards in the pursuit of an EU just transition
Seen from the Outside
Still a green leader? The European Union’s role in international climate negotiations
From emissions trading to the European Green Deal
When Normative and Market Power Interact
Leadership and lesson-drawing in the European Union’s multilevel climate governance system
Political Myths in Climate Leadership
The EU's role in climate change negotiations
Environmental leaders and pioneers
Ego versus Alter
Political leadership and regime formation
Leader' and `Entrepreneur' in International Negotiations
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |