Beyond the articulation of ambitious climate objectives, the European Green Deal raises crucial questions regarding its practical implementation across diverse national and sectoral contexts. The translation of EU-level commitments into concrete policy measures has revealed significant variations in regulatory capacity, economic structures, and political priorities among Member States. These differences highlight the importance of examining how climate policies are operationalized on the ground. Analyzing specific case studies allows for a deeper understanding of the instruments used, the obstacles encountered, and the trade-offs negotiated between environmental ambition and economic competitiveness, thereby shedding light on the effectiveness and limits of the EU’s climate governance framework.

Lamasus Case studies

France – Preservation of hedgerows
Austria – Adapting to climate change in alpine grasslands
Germany – The cost of crop diversification and farmers' preferences for carbon sequestration contracts
Netherlands – Restoration of wetlands
Norway – Policy for reducing chemical fertilizers