![]() But it will eventually need unanimous backing of all EU national leaders for there to be agreement at the summit. The draft, prepared in advance of the leaders' discussions, may still change. ![]() To convince the reluctant camp, the draft summit conclusions refer to "just and socially balanced transition", the European Investment Bank's announcement to unlock 1 trillion euros worth of green investment until 2030, the need to ensure energy security and competitiveness vis-à-vis foreign powers not pursuing such climate goals. They have previously said they oppose climate neutrality by 2050 for fear cutting greenhouse emissions will stifle their economies. Previous attempts, however, were blocked by Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, who rely on highly polluting coal. 12-13 summit of the bloc's national leaders will aim to endorse "the objective of achieving a climate-neutral EU by 2050", according to the document seen by Reuters. Previous attempts were blocked by Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, who rely on highly polluting coalīRUSSELS, Dec 2 (Reuters) - European Union leaders meeting in Brussels next week will push to agree to put the bloc on net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, their draft joint statement showed on Monday, heralding a bitter fight looming at their gathering. ![]()
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