From the Leyen under fire: Is the Green Deal in danger?

From the Leyen under fire: Is the Green Deal in danger?

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized the need for unity, freedom, democracy and the rule of law. However, she also admitted that the "Green Deal" did not enjoy the unrestricted support that one would wish for. Critics accuse her that an increasing deregulation course that serves short -term industrial interests is opposed to the long -term goal of climate neutrality. While the Leyen spoke of the “power of the Green Deal” and the EU reaffirmed that they wanted to become climate -neutral by 2050, the concrete measures and their implementation seem to be represented in a different light. Econews reports that there is a flood of bus packages for the relaxation of regulations that are advertised as savings of eight billion euros.

This deregulation could have significant consequences. A report shows that the non-implementation of existing EU environmental laws annually causes costs of 180 billion euros. The European environmental office expresses worrying doubts about the planned funds for environmental measures in the new multi -year financial framework, which could further endanger the implementation of the Green Deal. Patrick Ten Brink, General Secretary of the EEB, criticized Leyen's speech as a "state of deception" in the face of the climate crisis.

Overview of the Green Deal

The European Green Deal has established itself as a ambitious project to make the EU climate -neutral by 2050. The Commission plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990. This comprises 47 individual measures in various sectors, such as traffic, industry and trade. Important elements are the EU emission trade, a new climate collar and the climate social fund to reconcile the economy and the environment. The Federal Center for Political Education deals with The challenges and opportunities of this project.

However, the Covid 19 pandemic and the Ukraine War have significantly changed the economic framework. Germany plans to expand liquid gas imports and the temporary use of coal -fired power plants, which questions the sustainability goals. There are also significant concerns that the Green Deal could endanger the EU's competitiveness, since the EU only emits 7.3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Eastern European countries in particular, which rely on coal, express reservations about the goals.

International cooperation and social aspects

International collaborations, for example as part of a "climate club", should help to reduce not only its own emissions, but also give an impetus at a global level. Social aspects are of central importance, since the decarbonization can affect different population groups differently. Suggestions for social suspension through the redistribution of CO2 price income to low-income households are therefore essential. As the Federal Center for Political Education shows In recent years there has been a shifted focus on climate desk, especially after the political uptake of the Greens and the Fridays for future movement.

The upcoming challenges, combined with the prioritization of immediate economic interests about long-term environmental goals, raise questions about the future of EU climate policy. Finding the pressure on the Leyen to find solutions that both strengthen industry and take into account climate protection. The positive steps that are taken towards social justice and sustainability could be endangered by the impending deregulation and neglect of environmental affairs.