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Right-Wing Push Threatens EU's Green Deal Progress

2/20/2026

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  • The European Union's green deal, started in 2019, aims for climate neutrality by mid-century.
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni advocate deregulation, risking relaxing emissions trading rules and diluting greenhouse gas reduction targets.
  • This push reflects rising right-wing populism that undermines environmental progress.
  • Former ECB head Mario Draghi emphasizes the need for sustained investment and a robust green strategy, while corporate lobbying intensifies.