Many heads of state and government of the European Union have called for a “regulatory pause” on climate and the environment. They are worried about the economic and social consequences of the measures intended to lead the Twenty-Seven to carbon neutrality
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For two years, Europeans have undertaken a veritable legislative marathon to establish the “Green Deal” and put themselves in a position to respect the Paris agreement. In record time, they adopted thirty-two pieces of legislation – from the end of the thermal engine in 2035 to the establishment of a carbon tax at borders – which should allow them to reduce their CO2 emissions by 55% by to 2030 compared to 1990, and put them on the path to carbon neutrality in 2050. They still have, to respect their roadmap, a good forty texts to complete; they concern the environment more than the fight against global warming.
Of course, certain Central and Eastern European countries with very carbon-intensive economies, such as Poland or Hungary, have continually expressed their reluctance, arguing that they could not do as much as their Western partners. But until recently, the European Green Deal continued on its way year after year. However, for several weeks now, this march has seemed more hesitant and its pace has been called into question.
Source: Le Monde
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