Green papers vs white papers ?
Strategic Studies in EURAD-2 are all required to publish white papers before their closure. These will soon be available on the EURAD-2 website and are considered major deliverables for the corresponding work packages. But what can be expected from these white papers? And how do they differ from the green papers that were produced earlier?
The terms “green paper” and “white paper” originate from the United Kingdom, where government documents were traditionally printed on pale green or white covers to indicate their purpose and level of distribution. Green papers were used as early-stage consultation documents, intended to stimulate discussion and gather feedback. White papers, in contrast, were more formal policy documents, presenting concrete proposals and made publicly accessible.
In EURAD-2, “green papers”, are a consensus view that stimulates discussions on topics that are of interest for the European Union, while “white papers” are a more developed document, outiling the proposal for action.
Stay tuned for the upcoming publication of the EURAD-2 white papers!
Green papers available are listed below:
