LEAKED: Full list of delayed European Green Deal initiatives

(EurActiv, 16 Apr 2020) The European Commission is reviewing its 2020 work programme in light of the coronavirus crisis. Although climate policies remain broadly on track, other initiatives under the European Green Deal are being delayed because they are considered “less essential”

The coronavirus crisis is putting Commission staff under unprecedented pressure to deal with “urgent, new and existing COVID-19 related files,” according to a draft document seen by EURACTIV.

In order “to free up capacity,” the EU executive is preparing an updated work programme for 2020 which is expected to be published on 29 April.

“Given the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Commission is currently reviewing its work programme for 2020,” an EU spokesperson confirmed. “A new programme will be published in the coming weeks,” the spokesperson told EURACTIV.

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EurActiv, 16 Apr 2020: LEAKED: Full list of delayed European Green Deal initiatives