17:57 9 June 2024
European Election Results Could Impact EU Climate Policy
The upcoming European Parliament elections are poised to significantly influence the EU's climate agenda. According to recent polls by the European Council on Foreign Relations, a shift towards right-wing parties is anticipated, which may lead to a re-evaluation of the EU’s Green Deal and climate neutrality targets. The shift is attributed to growing concerns over the socio-economic costs associated with the green transformation.
“The upcoming elections could delay essential climate actions due to shifting political priorities. We must maintain momentum to address the urgent climate crisis”, Elina Bardram, a leading voice on climate policy, highlighted the potential risks.
The elections, scheduled from June 6-9, 2024, will determine the composition of the new European Parliament, potentially altering the balance of power and impacting legislative support for climate initiatives.
(Newseria)
