1. Eva Lichtenberger, MEP Vice President of the Greens EFA TRANSATLANTIC CONVERGENCE A stronger Venus? A moderate Mars?

2. EU-Public opinion during Bush’ Govt.: growing distance between Europe and America Key words: Unilateralism, Guantanamo, international criminal court, war on terror, foreign policy differences, climate policy E ven in the process of the Convention on the Constitution the EU-US-relations played asignificant role.

3. European Hopes: The US is moving closer to the EU model in terms of … Climate Policy Energy Policy Social Policy Digital Policy

4. As close as it gets...

5. Which effects on Europe? Will Europe change its foreign policy?

6. Facing Reality China - not EU - is at the centre of US interests In Obama‘s inaugural speech EU wasn‘t mentioned once Obama‘s first visit to Europe.. London April 2nd – G 20 summit End of Bush excuse: Closure of Guantanamo shows dilemma

8. Facing Reality The US expect EU to shoulder more responsibilities EU Member states divided in taking Guantánamo refugees Plans to double US forces in Afghanistan Clear dedication to human rights

9. Deeds but Words

10. US-EU Cooperative Crisis Management

11. Responsible Sovereignty Enhance political cooperation to the same level of economic interaction Estabish new forms of „Club Governance“ like the G 20 Nation states still the basis for international networking Economic crisis - new transatlantic tensions (car industry, ‚Buy American‘..)

12. Redistribution of wealth

13. Social Policy Obama new focus on: equal opportunities, general health insurance, education for everyone, modernisation of public infrastructure, combatibilitiy of family and work US won‘t copy the old-school European welfare state … Social Agenda in the Lisbon Treaty The Greens/EFA are not the only group to focus on an integrated policy concept: Green New Deal

14. america europa zusammen Climate Policy: Equal Approaches but different Starting Points in the US an EU

15. World Energy Ressources + 54% Source: BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2007

16. US Climate Policy Obama aims to energy independence: „the country would not be held hostage to dwindling resources, hostile regimes, and a warming planet“ Appointment of Todd Stern as Special Climate Change Envoy Calls for fuel efficiency, energy economy, Green jobs, ….

17. Fresh new Energy

18. US Green Economic Rescue Package Deadline :Copenhagen round in Dec. Package marked by 6 principles: reducing emissions, setting emissions targets; establishing carbon market, investing in clean technology, supporting local and state governments‘ efforts, supporting developping nations

19. The Problems of Car-Instustry

20. Alpine Glaciers will disappear

21. EU Climate Policy In the past years – most initiatives on climate protection from EU Standards in Emissions Trading Scheme Recently agreed climate package: emission targets for whole car indurstry sophisticated Green policy concept

22. Europe could make it!

23. america europa zusammen The way it could be … home sweet home!

24. Digital Policy = Global Policy

25. Internet Policy Several fields of cooperation Free exchange of ideas: open & free internet Principle of network neutrality – open competition on the internet Strengthening of privacy protection Prosecution of people abusing the Internet ot exploit children GOFA – Global Online Freedom Act

26. Copyright Issues = International Issues Copyright law should not infringe creative processes Protection of customers rights as important as of creators‘ rights Shifting of distribution mechanisms New forms of copyright in a digital world

27. A stronger Venus, a moderate Mars – There are lots of problems we share let‘s share the solutions too! Thanks for your attention!