Green Deal Sparks Clash by EU Lawmakers as War Hits Energy
- European Parliament debates climate measures before key votes
- Biggest sticking points include carbon market, car emissions
EU lawmakers are set to seek faster greenhouse-gas reductions in the EU Emissions Trading System.
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European Union lawmakers sparred Tuesday over how to design the bloc’s ambitious climate policies, underscoring the challenge of implementing binding climate-neutrality goals amid a war and unprecedented energy price spikes.
Some European Parliament members, predominantly in the Socialist, Liberal and Green political groups, are seeking to further toughen proposals by the European Commission, while others, led by Christian Democrats, urge caution to avoid excessive burden for the continent’s industry and citizens.