Climate: the European Commission unveils its battle plan to reduce its CO2 emissions
The European Union unveils this Wednesday its battle plan to decarbonize its economy in order to place the continent in a position to reduce its emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990. AP / Olivier Hoslet / Pool
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The European Union is due to unveil this Wednesday its battle plan to decarbonize its economy: twelve legislative texts to frame the “Green Pact”.
They will then be negotiated between MEPs and Member States in order to place the continent in a position to reduce its emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990.
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Brussels would notably consider stopping the sale of gasoline-powered cars from 2035. A decision awaited by car manufacturers for many already engaged in a drastic reduction in their CO2 emissions.
But the main pillar of this project should be a considerable enlargement of the European carbon market where the permits to pollute for certain sectors such as aviation or electricity are already exchanged; Brussels wants to extend it to maritime and road transport, and the building.
Fuel and heating oil would also be more taxed.
A perspective that worries from a social point of view.
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A green tax that would penalize the poorest households
This harmonization around the green tax does not convince everyone.
Thus, the NGO Active Climate Network estimates that the poorest households would be penalized.
Some policies speak of high cost for very low climate gain.
The European Commission is also expected on the carbon tax project at the borders in the face of hostility from the European Union's trade partners who are already crying out for protectionism.
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