ICIS EXPLAINS: EU green ambitions and the rise of populist movements

LONDON (ICIS)–The surge of populist far-right movements in recent EU and national elections are raising questions about the bloc’s ability to retain its role as the world’s climate policy pioneer.

Many consumers are demanding a focus shift from climate targets to competitiveness and security.

While these goals may gather momentum, Europe’s ambition to phase out fossil fuels to achieve climate neutrality will remain firmly on the political agenda.

Nevertheless, the speed of implementing legislation or reaching stringent targets will depend on four key factors.

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