EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
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"We are adopting a more business-friendly and, may I say so, savvy approach."
— Wopke Hoekstra , Politician
"For the first time, we are seeing a softening of the stance rather than a toughening of it - this is a huge success for Poland. Although we will fight for more."
— Paulina Hennig-Kloska , Politician
"The plans would result in 'gigantic climate pollution' and the next generation would have a worse quality of life as a result."
— Michael Bloss , Politician
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German member of the European Parliament criticizing the proposed climate policies.
Polish climate minister pushing for weaker climate policies.
EU climate commissioner advocating for business-friendly approaches to climate policy.
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Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
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