
EU Ramps Up Green Protectionism
Protectionism from America has sent European manufacturing into crisis mode, seen in the proposal of the Net-Zero Industry Act.
Protectionism from America has sent European manufacturing into crisis mode, seen in the proposal of the Net-Zero Industry Act.
The EU’s Farm to Fork policy is not only facing strong opposition from agribusiness, but even the commissioner responsible for agriculture has expressed his reservations.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive was passed, despite intense opposition from conservative groups in the European Parliament.
A taxation of 1.5% “from a heritage of 50 million euros” could help aid the West’s transition to carbon neutrality, according to the backers of a new campaign.
Volkswagen and Hyundai announced plans to shift production to the U.S.; now Audi CEO Markus Duesmann also projects moving operations to America.