Once a global leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing | Nathalie Tocci

The European Union, once a leader in climate action, is facing criticism for diluting key environmental policies under pressure from right-wing factions. As negotiators prepare for COP30 in Brazil, concerns grow that Europe's commitment to climate leadership is weakening. This shift contrasts sharply with the EU's previous role in securing the Paris Agreement, which aimed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The current trend of prioritizing competitiveness over environmental integrity raises alarms about the future of climate initiatives in Europe.