Molly Scott Cato

“I value the European Union because it’s a peace project, because my children haven’t had to fight a war in Europe, my generation hasn’t had to fight a war in Europe. That’s what the European Union was founded for and it’s been tremendously successful.” -Molly Scott Cato
Time Question
0:02 Do you identify as a European?
0:11 What was your formative European moment?
2:06 What was the worst moment in recent European history?
4:07 What was the best moment in recent European history?
5:39 What is the single most important thing the EU has done for you personally?
6:51 What is the one thing you would most like the EU to have achieved by 2030?
8:12 In your opinion, how has the meaning of Europe changed over time?
11:21 What motivated you to focus on Green economy when and after you were studying economics?
12:41 According to a recent poll we conducted, 65% of Europeans would support a ban on short-haul flights. Would you support such a ban?
13:40 Our survey also revelaed that most Europeans believe that governments should bear the primary responsibility for addressing the climate crisis, do you agree?
15:11 How do you envision the future of the UK’s climate action after its formal exit from the EU?
16:43 After Brexit, how can we ensure that the people of the UK remain connected to the rest of Europe?