After heatwaves, will EU pivot back to the climate fight?
Summary
After a summer of record-breaking heatwaves, the European Union faces pressure to put climate change back at the center of its agenda. Ursula von der Leyen’s upcoming State of the European Union speech is expected to signal whether Brussels will revive ambitious green policies or continue prioritizing defence and industry.
Key Points
- Climate change may return as a top EU priority after a deadly summer of heatwaves across Europe.
- Ursula von der Leyen is expected to address climate issues in her State of the European Union speech this month.
- Critics say the EU has softened green rules and shifted focus toward defence and industry in recent years.
- Environmental groups and Green lawmakers are pressing for concrete action to cut fossil fuel dependence.
