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The EU’s industrial strategy needs more action on climate
(EurActiv, 22 Jun 2021) A change of attitude is needed if the EU is to hit its Green Deal goals, argue Henrike Hahn, Rosa D’Amato, Damien Carême, and Ignazio Corrao, who say the European Commission must get its priorities in order and accept its climate responsibilities, rather than delegate strategic choices to industries and companies themselves.
Henrike Hahn, Rosa D’Amato, Damien Carême, and Ignazio Corrao are members of the Green group in the European Parliament
The industrial revolution drove the complete transformation of our societies, economic model and lifestyles.
Today, we are on the precipice of another world-changing era and whether or not we meet the needs of people and planet will define our future. Unfortunately, the Commission’s long-awaited industrial strategy fails to deliver on expectations and undermines the EU’s chance to meet the goals of the European Green Deal.
Unless the attitude of both the Commission and the member states changes substantively, Europe risks being left behind as the world changes to face the challenges of the future.
The COVID-19 pandemic created a new socio-economic reality in Europe and around the globe, and it is necessary to adapt the current proposals for the industrial strategy. The pandemic has added urgency in the need to speed up our efforts to tackle climate change and the biodiversity crisis.
2020 was the hottest year on record. The industrial sector amounts to 40% of EU emissions and logically stands out as one of the key areas for action. This is why the EU’s Industrial Strategy must be in alignment with the European Green Deal.
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EurActiv, 22 Jun 2021: The EU’s industrial strategy needs more action on climate
