The Netherlands satisfied with the European domestic climate strategy

"This is the kind of long-term strategy that the Netherlands wants to see for Europe," replied Dutch Climate Minister Marcel Beukeboom. According to him, this will contribute to the success of the climate conference to be held next week in Katowice, Poland.

In the previous EU strategy, the goal in 2050 was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 to 95% over 1990. This is considered totally inadequate to limit global warming to less than 1.5 degrees Celsius.

According to Canete, a climate neutral Europe can increase the EU economy by 2% by 2050. "Today, Europe is paying 266 billion euros. 39; euros of energy imports per year. " Imports would fall by 70%, according to the Spanish. "The saved 2 to 3 trillion euros can then be invested in the modernization of the economy."

"A glimpse of hope"

Greenpeace sees the new strategy as a "glimpse of hope". 2050 gives Europe a chance to prevent catastrophic climate change. "However, targeting ten years earlier would be an additional effort, according to the environmental organization.

EU Member States still have to decide on the strategy.