The big takeaway from the European Parliament elections: the centre has held, but a trend in far-right gains continues. This means that Europe’s fight against climate change can go on but is faced with a trickier political landscape at a time when big decisions need to be taken. A fair and green industrial / competitiveness deal still looks within reach in the negotiations for the incoming European Commission. However, EU leaders will face a major test on securing enough financing to make it a reality.
In the coming weeks, the newly elected European Parliament, European Council and incoming Commission President have an opportunity to take stock and commit to the green transition as the cornerstone to Europe’s strategic puzzle. This orientation briefing “Opportunities and Risks For Climate Action after the EU Election” by E3G makes sense of the new political order taking shape in Brussels and what it can mean for climate action. It sets out what is needed for the next phase of the green transition and what the elections tell about the EU’s ability to meet these needs.
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