Author(s)

Jingwen Yang ¹, Aoqiu Li ¹, Junhao Lin ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of English and International Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China

Corresponding Author

Jingwen Yang

ABSTRACT

The escalation of the Ukraine Crisis highlights energy security as a non-traditional security issue to European countries that deeply rely on Russian export, promoting the securitisation of energy on the agenda of the European Union. In response, the substantial, systematic process of green energy transition formulates 'a green power Europe.' 'A green power Europe' indicates a new norm of green transition in the EU, and echoes the existing principles by promoting energy equality as well as energy-related social justice. New mechanisms and inter-governmental cooperation during the green transition will also promote European integration. The EU's journey toward 'a green power Europe' reflects its adaptability and commitment to addressing contemporary global challenges. More importantly, 'a green power Europe' strengthens the EU's image as a role model in the international society, helping the EU to achieve its foreign policy goals.

KEYWORDS

Ukraine Crisis; Green Power Europe; Energy Policy; Norm

CITE THIS PAPER

Jingwen Yang, Aoqiu Li, Junhao Lin, Escalation of the Ukraine Crisis and Rise of a Green Power Europe: Green Transition as a New Norm. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2024) Vol. 6: 94-100. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2024.060513.

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