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Louise Guillot

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Journalist. Covering EU politics, lobbying, transparency, influence at @contexte.com 6th fellow of the Lenaic Fund for Quality Journalism. She/her | Tips & tales to lguillot(at)contexte(dot)com | Retweets are (usually) interesting stuff

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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Read our first interview with 🇪🇺 Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera where we talk about the EU's deregulation agenda: www.contexte.com/eu/article/p...
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Interview - Deregulation could spell the end of the EU, Ribera warns - Contexte
In a sit-down interview with Contexte, Ursula von der Leyen’s top deputy defended the EU rulebook, pushing back against calls —including from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz — to ‘deregulate every se...
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Our first edition of Power is live: www.contexte.com/briefing/202... This is @contexte.com's new vertical to understand what happens behind the scene, get insights on EU decisions before they are made, and spot power shifts before they hit the headlines. More info here: about.contexte.com/power
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Contexte - Power: EU Analysis and Policy Insights
Access in-depth analysis and exclusive insights into European political influence. Launching 3 March. Register for early access.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
EU leaders agree on the goal: A more competitive economy. But disagree on how to get there. As they gather at Alden Biesen today, the split over deregulation and reform priorities is front and center — and the Commission is feeling the heat. More in @contexte.com: www.contexte.com/eu/article/p...
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Infographic - Who wants what in Europe’s race to stay competitive - Contexte
EU leaders arrive at the informal European Council summit on 12 February armed with a long list of demands: from revisiting state aid rules to pushing a ‘Made in EU’ principle — and, for some, rolling...
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The European Commission will tomorrow present new proposals to fix some of the loopholes in its carbon border tax #CBAM. And we got to see some of the documents that are coming... Subscribers can read more here ($): pro.politico.eu/news/210236
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Karl Mathiesen @karlmathiesen.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
"Some were left wondering what Hoekstra hoped to achieve when he attacked Beijing for a “clearly disappointing” climate plan — especially after the EU had failed to present its own strategy." w. @l-guillot.bsky.social and @marieccles.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/wopk...
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Hoekstra’s mano a mano with China wobbles climate summit
EU’s top climate envoy’s war of words sparks fears of diplomatic discord ahead of COP30.
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Marianne Gros @mariannegros.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
It's Monday. There's a political crisis in France. We've got a live blog going if — like us — you're wondering WTF just happened. www.politico.eu/article/fran...
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns — live updates
France’s fifth government in three years resigns just 12 hours after being appointed.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Negotiations over the EU's 2040 climate target are in full swing, and Denmark's plan to land a quick agreement among the 27 EU government is facing quite some difficulties. Catch up on this week's drama here : www.politico.eu/article/denm... By @ziaweise.bsky.social
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Why Denmark’s plan to speedrun the EU’s new climate target is in trouble
The bloc’s biggest players want to delay a vote on the 2040 emissions-cutting milestone.
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
ICYMI: France wants leaders to vote on the EU's 2040 climate target — not ministers on Sept. 18. That would mean a vote in late October requiring unanimity (ministers can pass it with qual. majority), so... getting Orbán et al on board. w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/fran...
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France says EU leaders, not ministers, should decide 2040 climate target
Getting the European Council involved in the bloc’s 2040 target would delay and complicate an agreement.
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
🚨 Scoop (now free to read): The carbon credits clause in the EU's 2040 climate target could see the bloc offshore emissions cuts exceeding the annual emissions of France & Belgium. Leaked doc shows scale of offsetting plan for 1st time. w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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EU weighs outsourcing France-sized chunk of emissions cuts to poorer nations
A leaked EU document reveals the scale of Brussels’ plan to offset its climate efforts.
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Our story from two years ago, w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social, still holds up: "The wildfires are proof that we're not putting enough effort into land management." www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
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How to live on a Continent on fire
The EU urgently needs to step up prevention efforts like forest management, experts warn.
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
🚨 New Danish attempt at finding a compromise on the EU's 2040 climate target just landed. Subscribers can find the doc + details here: pro.politico.eu/news/202788
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
The lawmaker leading the European Parliament’s work on the EU’s 2040 climate target has filed a motion rejecting the entire proposal, a move other MEPs slammed as “economically illiterate” and “destructive.” www.politico.eu/article/far-...
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MEP in charge of EU’s 2040 climate target moves to kill it
Centrist MEPs immediately condemned the far-right lawmaker’s move, which is unlikely to succeed.
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Karl Mathiesen @karlmathiesen.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
‘She’s pretty much alone’: The EU’s greenest leader fights the tide Teresa Ribera, the EU's 2nd in charge, has won significant victories in secret against a combination of attacks and disinterest. w/ @ziaweise.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/tere...
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‘She’s pretty much alone’: The EU’s greenest leader fights the tide
The European Commission’s second-most powerful politician is isolated, beleaguered and under attack — just like the green policy she has vowed to protect.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Wondering what's in the next EU 2040 climate target? @ziaweise.bsky.social got a peak at the draft, and here is what you need to know: www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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Next EU climate target to allow carbon offsets from 2036, draft shows
Controversial international carbon credits won’t be applicable to the EU carbon market, though.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Climate talks are well underway here in Bonn, and the Brazilian COP30 presidency presented this morning its 4th letter for global climate action. It lists 30 key objectives to be achieved in Belém: cop30.br/en/brazilian...
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Marianne Gros @mariannegros.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
🚨NEW: the European Parliament will set up a working group to probe EU-funded NGOs, in move that saw the EPP side once again with the right-wing and far-right groups. W/ @maxgriera.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...
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EU Parliament creates official body to probe NGO funding
It’s the latest of a series of moves by right-wing forces to increase scrutiny of nonprofits.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
I'm in Bonn this week to cover the UN climate negotiations #SB62 for Politico. The 1st plenary is being delayed over disagreement between countries on the agenda. PS: this is my first time covering climate talks, so I'm all ears for tips and tales. Get in touch and we'll go for ☕ !
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The EU's 2040 climate target is set to be unveiled on July 2. So ahead of the big reveal, POLITICO surveyed all 27 climate ministries to check what they'd like to see included in this proposal. W/ @ziaweise.bsky.social & @karlmathiesen.bsky.social: www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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Why the EU is about to cripple its next climate target
A loophole-free 2040 emissions-reduction goal has little support, a POLITICO survey of 27 ministries shows.
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
NEW: The European Union should follow scientific guidance, @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu told POLITICO after the bloc's scientific advisory board criticized Brussels' expected plans to weaken its 2040 climate target. www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
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EU must heed scientific advice, Ribera says as 2040 row deepens
The EU’s scientific advisers warned Monday that expected plans to outsource some emissions cuts would undermine the bloc’s climate credibility.
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Wopke Hoekstra, the European Commission’s climate chief, successfully lobbied Germany’s government during their coalition talks to endorse the use of international carbon credits for the EU’s 2040 climate target. www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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EU climate chief lobbied Germany to back weakened 2040 goal
Wopke Hoekstra successfully pushed the incoming coalition to back foreign carbon credits, helping shift the EU-level 2040 talks.
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
NEW: The EU's top scientific advisers just blasted the European Commission's expected plan to outsource part of the bloc’s 2040 climate target to poorer countries via international carbon credits. www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
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EU science advisers slam Brussels’ weakened 2040 climate plans
Using international carbon credits in place of domestic action undermines climate efforts, scientific advisory board says.
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
The EU's 2040 climate target is likely coming on July 2 and will feature international carbon credits, Hoekstra told EU member state representatives this week, diplomats told me: www.politico.eu/article/eu-2...
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EU 2040 climate target with carbon credits expected in July, diplomats say
Germany, France and Poland are in favor.
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Good news alert: The EU is roughly on track to meet its 2030 climate target, according to a Commission assessment of countries' climate action plans. via @l-guillot.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/eu-e...
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EU roughly on track to hit 2030 emissions goal, Brussels says
The updated analysis reflects progress, but relies on countries following through on promises amid a green backlash.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The European Commission will later today present its newest simplification package, this time focused on the Common Agricultural Policy. What to expect ? @luciacmackenzie.bsky.social and I got you covered. Read it here: www.politico.eu/article/eu-f...
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EU farm boss tries to lock in wins ahead of difficult budget talks
European lawmakers and environmentalists also warn that slashing red tape might do more harm than good to farmers having to cope with climate change.
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Marianne Gros @mariannegros.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
The Conservatives' dangerous dance with the far right is mainstreaming the populist agenda in European politics. And it's putting civil society groups at risk. Read more on @politico.eu: www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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EPP’s war on NGOs is driving a wedge through Europe’s political center
Conservatives face accusations of collaborating with far-right parties in NGO funding probe.
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Camille Gijs @camgijs.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
It turns out that Donald Trump might be the best thing to happen to free trade — for Europe, at least. Now that Washington wants to play solo, the EU is being quick to step up and cast itself as the heavyweight liberal trade bloc that is open for business. www.politico.eu/article/us-d...
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Trump’s tariff war empowers Europe’s free traders
Even the EU’s most protectionist countries are realizing that they need new friends to trade with as their oldest ally goes rogue.
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Alexander Fanta @alexfanta.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
This morning, journalists from across Europe went public with a call to the European Commission to keep the promise of the EU treaties, and actually stick to the bloc's freedom of information law. See below Politico's Brussels Playbook: www.politico.eu/newsletter/b...
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
My old job with the stellar Sustainability team at POLITICO in Brussels is up for grabs! You'll get the chance to work with great colleagues @mariannegros.bsky.social, Leonie Cater and James Fernyhough. Apply here: jobs.mpleo.net/en/politico/...
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
It's my first day on the climate beat (hooray 🥳) and I have much to learn! So, if you have recommendations of must-read books, must-see movies or documentaries, must-listen podcast, hit me up! 📝
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
🚨Personal news alert! After 5 years on the stellar sustainability team, writing about 🐝🌳🌼🐺🐻🌊🐦 (and more!), it's time for new adventures. From Monday, I'll be joining POLITICO's Energy & Climate team, reporting about EU climate policy and politics. Get in touch, or let me take you for ☕️!
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Whipping is as old as politics. And exerting power over key decisions often requires keeping party discipline & rewarding the most loyal. We got an internal EPP document detailing how 🇪🇺's largest political party keeps its MEPs in line: www.politico.eu/article/euro... W/ @maxgriera.bsky.social
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Internal document reveals how Europe’s most powerful party keeps lawmakers in line
Loyalty to the political family earns MEPs rewards and influence.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The EU biofuel market has been rocked w/ suspicion of greenwashing & fraud of products coming from 🇨🇳. Since yesterday rumor has it the EU could suspend ISCC sustainability certifications. But the 🇪🇺 Commission has denied it has taken a final decision on this yet. pro.politico.eu/news/196340 ($)
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Check out my colleague Leonie Cater's latest piece on air pollution 👉
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
As Brussels gears up for the European Ocean Days this week, join me this afternoon for an interview w/ Commissioner Costas Kadis on EU ocean governance. Tune in here from 2pm CET: www.politico.eu/event/walkin...
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Walking the talk on the European Oceans Pact
With the new Commission’s mandate underway, join top policymakers and sustainability experts to shape the future of ocean governance and the EU’s global leadership.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
And we have a deal! Deal at COP16 on a new strategy to boost finance for biodiversity and support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Update: The final plenary was supposed to start an hour ago, but as in most COPs, countries rarely respect the timing. It's now resuming. 🇨🇴 Susana Muhamad, COP16 pres, opens saying "let the force be with us, with the time."
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Update: Plenary just resumed. COP16 President Susana Muhamad of 🇨🇴 says that "there was constructive discussion" in the afternoon, which led to "a very well advanced proposal." That potential new compromise will now be cleaned and published at 7:30pm for all countries to review.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
It's the 3rd (and last) day of COP16.2 in Rome, where countries are trying to agree on a new strategy to channel billions into biodiversity conservation. They're still stumbling on whether to create a new global biodiversity fund, but the 🇨🇴presidency is hopeful a deal is near.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
In (rainy) Rome 🇮🇹🍝 to cover the recess of the COP16 summit on biodiversity, where countries are set to agree on a new strategy to channel billions into nature conservation.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
EU nerd Sunday read: What's the European Commission's plan to "simplify" EU corporate sustainability reporting rules? @mariannegros.bsky.social got her hands on the draft omnibus bill to be presented on Feb. 26. Read it here: pro.politico.eu/news/194487 ($)
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
What's in the draft Clean Industrial Deal for circularity wonks? -a restriction of raw material waste exports -an EU critical raw material center for joint purchasing -a green VAT initiative -a voluntary label on industrial products' carbon intensity And more... pro.politico.eu/news/194227 ($)
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Karl Mathiesen @karlmathiesen.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
NEW: The fate of Europe’s historic climate mission and its political firewall against the far right are now intertwined. w/ @mariannegros.bsky.social, @ziaweise.bsky.social, @leonieacater.bsky.social, @l-guillot.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/insi...
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Inside the divided coalition coming for the Green Deal
Intentionally or not, concerned businesses, the ascendant far right and traditional conservatives are coming together to rewrite green rules.
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
🇨🇴's Environment Minister Susana Muhamad resigned from her post on Sunday, following disagreement with President Gustavo Petro over a new cabinet appointee. She is however staying on as biodiversity #COP16 president, Reuters reports. Talks resume in 2 weeks in Rome! www.reuters.com/world/americ...
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Colombian President Petro reshuffles cabinet after environment minister resigns
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has asked his cabinet members to resign ahead of a reshuffle, he said on Sunday, after the environment minister said she resigned in protest of a cabinet appointment.
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Marianne Gros @mariannegros.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
What's behind the EPP's shadow lobbying accusations? My colleagues @maxgriera.bsky.social @l-guillot.bsky.social, @elisabraun.bsky.social and I spent some time rummaging through grant contracts between the European Commission and NGOs to find out the truth. Enjoy! www.politico.eu/article/fact...
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Fact-check: Did the EU Commission really pay NGOs to lobby for the Green Deal?
Confidential contracts seen by POLITICO do not tend to support claims that the executive paid green groups to lobby on its behalf.
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Paula Andrés @paulandres.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
🚨👩‍🌾 Are you a woman under 35yo managing/working on a farm in the EU? Or are you familiar with the intersection between gender, youth and rural environments? 📩 Get in touch via DM or email me at pandres@politico.eu #journorequest
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 03/12/2024
The European People’s Party is dropping its efforts to water down the EU’s new anti-deforestation rules, according to a letter obtained by POLITICO.
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EPP abandons push to weaken anti-deforestation rules
The center-right group will drop efforts to gut the key Green Deal law, but wants the EU to commit to reconsidering in the future.
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 05/10/2023
Make sure to follow my POLITICO Europe colleagues on here too. So far we've got: Energy reporter @victorjack.bsky.social Sustainability reporters @l-guillot.bsky.social and @zimmerfrau.bsky.social Mobility reporter @hannecl.bsky.social
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