EU's higher 55% emissions cut plan splits renewable energy sector

While most groups call the proposal by European Commission president von der Leyen 'ambitious', some demand a steeper cut of up to 65% by 2030

Kerstin Andreae, managing director of Germany's federation of energy and water industries BDEW
Kerstin Andreae, managing director of Germany's federation of energy and water industries BDEWFoto: Green Party parliamentary group
Published 16 September 2020, 14:00Updated 16 September 2020, 14:51
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