Eleventh Hour for the SDGs: A Just and Prosperous World Is Still Within Reach – What Can Europe Do Next?

This powerful third monitoring report, developed under the REAL DEAL project, delivers a sharp, mid-term assessment of the European Union’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the European Green Deal (EGD). It analyses the state of participatory democracy in Europe, evaluates political commitments made during the 2024 European Parliament elections, and highlights ten urgent civil society demands for the EU Commission’s 2024–2029 mandate.

The report synthesises key insights from two Civil Society Forums held before and after the EU elections, offering a comprehensive civil society-led evaluation of Europe's political direction and its implications for climate justice, social equity, and democratic participation. It is both a call to action and a roadmap for a green and socially just transition—urging the EU to re-centre citizens and civil society at the heart of decision-making.

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To explore the full set of recommendations, in-depth analysis of party manifestos, SDG alignment scores, and civil society strategies for a just and inclusive Europe:

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