Economic crisis threatens EU measures on climate change

BRUXELLES (AFP) – The recent economic downturn could push the European Union to adopt more modest ambitions in its fight against climate change.

…Faced with the threat of job losses, governments are feeling the pressure.


“As the economic situation becomes more challenging, it’s normal that government becomes more defensive on climate change as the required efforts will lead to additional costs in the short term,” a senior Commission official told AFP on the condition of anonymity.

A number of European politicians are now speaking openly about diluting, or even abandoning the project.

AFP