The recent edition of State of the Union focused on the catastrophic floods in central Europe, the presentation of the EU commissioners-designate, and the economic power of the European Green Deal. Central Europe was devastated by deadly flooding caused by Storm Boris, leading to at least 21 deaths in multiple countries. The European Commission is considering how to support the affected areas in repair and reconstruction as extreme rainfall events become more common.
The new Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, will prioritize environmental resilience and transforming Europe’s economy into a competitive industrial force. One key nominee, Spain’s Teresa Ribera, will focus on a “Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition” portfolio to address economic and green challenges. Von der Leyen emphasized that climate change will continue to be a top priority for the Commission.
Suzana Carp, deputy executive director of Cleantech for Europe, discussed the importance of the Green Deal in shaping Europe’s economic power. Carp highlighted the clear vision of the new Commission in prioritizing industrial decarbonization and long-lasting competitiveness on the global stage. Despite concerns about the composition of the new European Parliament shifting to the right, Carp expressed confidence that the Green Deal objectives will be upheld and strengthened.
Carp also addressed criticism of the Draghi Report for lacking boldness in driving the transition towards a green industrial policy. She emphasized that the report’s analysis complements the bold vision of the European Commission, urging member states, the Council, and the Parliament to endorse this vision for securing Europe’s long-term competitiveness.
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