EU climate reform likely in mid 2015
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The European Union may decide on a carbon emissions policy by mid 2015, Jos Delbeke, director general for climate at the European Commission, told Bloomberg in an interview.
“This year would be challenging as the Parliament has to constitute themselves after elections,” Delbeke said. “The exact timetable depends on member states and the Parliament, but all elements should be on the table in the first half of next year.”
“Some member states would like to advance the dates, many chief executive officers also express their support, but for it to happen there needs to be qualified majority in the Council,” the official said. “The decision is in the hands of governments and the Parliament. If both decide to support an early start the commission will not object.”
