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EU Climate Plan Shelved Indefinitely 

Lilian Ahedorby Lilian Ahedor
March 25, 2024
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EU Climate Plan Shelved Indefinitely 

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A significant initiative by the European Union aimed at combating climate change and enhancing nature protection across its 27 member nations has hit a roadblock. 

On Monday, March 25, the EU announced an indefinite postponement of the plan, highlighting the considerable sway of farmer protests across the continent on political decisions, particularly in the lead-up to the June EU parliamentary elections.

Originally scheduled for final approval on Monday after months of navigating through the EU’s bureaucratic channels, the bill now faces an uncertain fate. What was expected to be a straightforward approval has now been put on hold indefinitely.

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According to the Dutch Climate Minister Rob Jetten, “(The plan) is in a very difficult position at the moment, and with the upcoming European elections, it won’t be easy to get out of this position.” 

The Nature Restoration Plan stands as a pivotal component of the EU’s broader European Green Deal, a comprehensive strategy aimed at setting the most ambitious climate and biodiversity targets globally. 

Its overarching goal is to position the EU as the leading authority on climate-related matters worldwide.

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At its core, the plan is to propel Europe towards climate neutrality by 2050, a goal that necessitates immediate actions and collective sacrifices from all sectors of society. 

The envisioned changes are not only short-term adjustments but investments that promise long-term dividends for future generations.

“If you want to reach climate neutrality, you also have to look in the broader perspective of protecting biodiversity, strengthening the nature in Europe,” Jetten said, stressing that such initiatives were necessary.

Despite encountering hurdles during the convoluted approval process within the EU, the diluted version of the plan was anticipated to pass the final vote smoothly.

According to the EU’s voting regulations, the plan required a qualified majority, comprising 15 of the 27 member states and representing 65 percent of the total population. Initially deemed a secure threshold, however, this assumption was challenged on Monday.

“It seems that we don’t have a qualified majority anymore because … Hungary has changed its vote. We have to understand why they do that,” said Alain Maron, a Belgian Regional Climate Minister, who chaired the meeting of the EU environment ministers.

Farmers’ Protests Drive EU Climate Plan Reversal

The change in direction follows weeks of protests by farmers across the EU who argue that stringent environmental laws are driving them towards bankruptcy, especially amid the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

“It is very important to keep flexibility for member states,” said Aniko Raisz, Hungary’s Environmental Minister. 

Aniko Raisz
Aniko Raisz, Hungary’s Environmental Minister. 

When asked if her country could change its position again, Raisz said she “can’t promise anything,” while stressing the importance of the agricultural sector across Europe.

“We have to be realistic and we have to keep in mind all these sectors,” she said.

Monday’s postponement represents the EU’s response to widespread protests impacting the lives of millions of citizens and causing significant financial losses for businesses due to transportation disruptions. 

Previous concessions include delaying legislation on stricter pesticide regulations, relaxing farm inspections, and reducing requirements for fallow land.

Under the plan, member states would have to meet restoration targets for specific habitats and species, to cover at least 20% of the region’s land and sea areas by 2030. 

However, disagreements over exemptions and flexibility clauses allowing members to skirt the rules plagued negotiations.

Last month, the bill passed in Parliament with a vote of 329-275 and 24 abstentions, as the center-right Christian Democratic European People’s Party chose to vote against it. Environmentalists and the Greens group celebrated, believing it marked the final hurdle.

Despite facing droughts, floods, and heatwaves in various parts of Europe, delaying the vote suggests a potential halt to environmental measures to safeguard economic competitiveness.

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