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WWF Warns: EU’s New Compass Threatens Green Future

1/31/2025

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The European Commission's new Competitiveness Compass, unveiled on January 29, 2025, has raised concerns from WWF's Ester Asin, who warns it could prioritize polluting industries over environmental health. By focusing on deregulation, the Compass threatens vital legislation and green investments. WWF calls for a shift towards decarbonization and backing for effective green technologies to secure a sustainable future for the EU.

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The European Commission's new Competitiveness Compass, unveiled on January 29, 2025, has raised concerns from WWF's Ester Asin, who warns it could prioritize polluting industries over environmental health. By focusing on deregulation, the Compass threatens vital legislation and green investments. WWF calls for a shift towards decarbonization and backing for effective green technologies to secure a sustainable future for the EU.