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A cross-party alliance voted down the European Commission's proposal to label gas and nuclear energy as sustainable. The vote took place in both the Environment (ENVI) and the Economic and Monetary Affairs committees (ECON). The resolution voted on today is expected to be voted on during the July plenary. The Greens/EFA Group calls on all MEPs to reject the delegated act.
From the Greens and left to the centre-right, MEPs object to gas and nuclear investments getting a "green" label
MEPs need majority in European Parliament to vote down EC’s delegated act to classify fossil gas and nuclear as ‘green investments’
EU Commission vice president Frans Timmermans defended the EU's landmark emissions reduction strategy on Tuesday against a parliament that is poised to water down some crucial elements of the plan in a crucial Wednesday vote.
MEPs will be split over whether taxing buildings and private transport with a carbon tax to push consumers to make the green switch should happen sooner rather than later