Talk of a federal state has long fallen out of fashion in the EU — but the European Green Deal climate program could change that
If the bloc is to reach the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050, Brussels is going to have to gain massive new political and economic powers, much of that at the expense of member countries.
“It took Europe almost 20 years in terms of pollution to engage whereas the Chinese did it almost in a decade," Christian Ehler, a German MEP from the European People’s Party who is coordinator in the energy and industry committee, said at a“If we want to lead we need to offer a consistent model and if the inconsistency and inefficiency of our model is the biggest obstacle to internationalize the model, it’s our fault”“If we want to lead we need to offer a consistent model and if the...
Now that Brussels is planning to boost its 2030 emissions cut target from 40 percent to 50 percent or even 55 percent, and to achieve zero net emissions by 2050, that softly-softly approach won't work as well.“Moving from zero to 20 percent greenhouse reduction is one kind of race. From 20 percent to 40 and even 50 percent in 10 years time, this is a dramatic change of the economy,” said Máximo Miccinilli, head of energy at Brussels-based think tank Cerre.
“I see the Commission trying to be more political, trying to be more aggressive in terms of policy with member states"Brussels also wants to revise EU energy taxation so as to align it with climate objectives — for instance by— and is asking member countries to forego their veto on taxation to give the Commission more control.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
EU trumpets Green Deal as its 'man on the moon moment'European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen launches a Green Deal policy package to tackle climate change, hails it as the bloc’s ‘man on the moon moment’
Leer más »
Final impeachment hearing in House grinds forward with sense of fait accompliHouse impeachment would be a significant historical moment.
Leer más »
Kate Middleton Wears the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara and Diamond Earrings to the Queen's Diplomatic Corps ReceptionA holiday princess moment!
Leer más »
Kate Middleton Wears the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara and Diamond Earrings to the Queen's Diplomatic Corps ReceptionA holiday princess moment!
Leer más »
2019 Streamy Awards: How to WatchFrom tanamongeau to DavidDobrik, you’re not going to want to miss our 2019 Streamys coverage!
Leer más »
Kate Middleton Wears the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara and Diamond Earrings to the Queen's Diplomatic Corps ReceptionA holiday princess moment!
Leer más »