But others do not agree. “I would be very worried”, efforts to reopen the texts, said a second EU diplomat. Since capitals are “in the middle” to transpose them into national law, “would be extremely counterproductive,” added the person, slowing down their application.
Beyond logistical difficulties, the overhaul of laws could make the EU’s objective “more difficult” to reduce 55% emissions this decade, said Mats Engström, a member of the senior policy of the European Council for Foreign Relations.
Given the greatest number of right -wing deputies in Parliament who oppose strict climate legislation, he added: “There are great political risks” involved, in particular “a significant weakening that goes further than what the Commission proposes” once it reaches legislators.
This also extends to negotiators of the EU country. “Let’s go to this wisdom,” warned a third EU diplomat. “I’m just afraid that we do this in the throat,” said the diplomat, creating “an impossible discussion” among the capitals.
Brussels set a provisional date on May 21 to present his proposed revisions, said one of the people familiar with the case. The commission refused to comment on its plans.
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