EU Struggles to Meet Ambitious Climate Targets Amid Growing Opposition
TL;DR
Ursula von der Leyen faces internal rebellion within her party over the 2040 climate goal, with EU conservatives criticizing the Green Deal and fueling the far right, as warned by Spain's deputy PM Teresa Ribera. The EU received a negative climate report card, highlighting the need for massive changes, while John Kerry's climate legacy is questioned. Additionally, concerns arise about the potential backlash from the losers of the green revolution in 2024.
Topics:worldpolitics-environment#climate-change#eu#far-right#green-deal#politics-environment#rebellion
- Von der Leyen faces rebellion as her party seethes over 2040 climate goal POLITICO Europe
- EU needs trillions of investment for 2050 climate target - research Reuters.com
- Report casts doubt on member states' climate plans as 2040 target loom Euronews
- Fossil fuel phase out date needed in Europe in 2040 target, NGOs ask Transport & Environment
- EU must invest about €1.5tn a year to meet net zero targets, says Brussels Financial Times
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