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"EU Farmers' Protests Shake Europe: Impact and Solutions"

The European Union has made concessions on its plans to reduce agricultural emissions after facing protests from farmers. The EU had initially proposed to cut emissions from farming by 30% by 2030, but has now backed down on this target. This change comes after farmers across Europe expressed concerns about the impact of such measures on their livelihoods, leading to widespread protests. The EU's decision reflects the challenges of balancing environmental goals with the interests of agricultural communities.

via Financial Times|

#agricultural-emissions #concessions #eu

politicseuropean-union2 years ago•2 min saved

"Europe's Evolving Climate Strategy: Navigating Net Zero and Multimodal CO2 Transport"

The European Union's ambitious emissions goals are facing scrutiny and opposition, particularly from right-wing parties, as public resistance to climate policies grows. The European People’s Party, led by Manfred Weber, is showing a changing attitude towards green policies due to the surge of populist Right in the polls and growing public resistance. The shift reflects a discovery of anger against Net Zero policies as a powerful theme for mobilizing disenchanted voters, with support for emissions reduction policies softening as the cost becomes more apparent. This poses a challenge for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, whose championing of green policies is increasingly viewed as a liability in the battle for votes.

via UnHerd|

#climate-policy #eu #european-peoples-party