A Guardian editorial says Europe's progressive parties must stand up for a "more globally responsible" EU amid growing extremism from conservative parties. It says: "The European centre-left should advocate strongly for levels of investment and support commensurate with the scale of the challenges we face - if necessary through the EU's common lending instruments. created a sulphurous political mood. If, for example, the Green Deal does not fall apart, money will have to be found to reassure voters that they will support them during the transition." (Carbonbrief, more at www.theguardian.com)