CAN Europe: "EU Leaders Must Increase Share of EU Budget’s Climate Action Spending"

The new president of the European Commission von der Leyen has made the European Green Deal a top priority for the European Union. Her political commitments put a strong emphasis on how EU funds can further support the clean energy transition in line with a more ambitious climate policy. The future EU budget, which will be discussed by EU leaders this week, must translate this ambition into a reality.

The proposed European Green Deal aims to increase climate ambition, create a climate law and strengthen financial support to spur climate action across Europe. The EU budget, complemented by the proposed creation of a “Just Transition Fund”, can play a significant role in speeding up the transition away from oil, gas and coal and in promoting climate-compatible... ... More: Official Press Release CAN Europe

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