"The European Union (EU) has bolstered its global influence by implementing a single market with coordinated economic and fiscal policies and a cohesive, impactful free trade approach. The EU machinery of integration locks member states into specific economic policies that, while harbouring immense profit-generating potential, can present challenging policy dilemmas. While the EU has succeeded in lowering emissions within its borders, legislation has done little to fundamentally alter how businesses interact with the environment, elucidating the challenges associated with addressing climate change on a regional rather than global scale. This paper will argue that the EU's inability to reconcile its economic interests with sustainable development has exacerbated environmental degradation in the Global South and amplified the migrant crisis."

Support: Digital