New climate targets revealed by the European Commission show flexibility in response to geopolitical competition, indicating a shift in strategy.
Early in July, the European Commission then released its proposal for a new climate target. The Commission hails the new targets as “ambitious”. But the proposal clearly bows to concerns about geopolitical competition. Greater flexibilities shall square the circle between climate ambition and competitiveness concerns. The idea has a telling history.
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