On 11 December 2019, the European Commission published the long-awaited Communication on the European Green Deal, which highlights the new EU leadership’s climate and sustainability ambitions. This includes ambitious measures directly tackling green house gas emissions reduction targets, carbon pricing and the decarbonisation of the energy system. Besides, the Commission foresees the adaption of a new Industrial Strategy closely linked to a new Circular Economy Action Plan. “This roadmap marks Europe’s way to become a resource-efficient and competitive economy with zero net green house gas emissions by 2050. We see our industry in a crucial role to help achieving the deal”, comments EUBP Chairman François de Bie the Green Deal.

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