“The constitutional court decision is a huge opportunity for Germany and Europe … and can create a win-win situation for both,” European Commission president von der Leyen told Reuters. The aim is to put the 27 nation bloc on track for its new climate target to cut economy-wide net emissions at least 55% by 2030, from 1990 levels. Most existing EU climate policies are designed to meet the bloc’s old target to cut emissions 40%. Von der Leyen said the greatest potential for emissions savings was in the energy sector. Additional costs for CO2 savings have to be borne by those with stronger shoulders,” von der Leyen said.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 07, 2021 10:41 UTC