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Divisions between states are further delaying European taxonomy

2021-12-20T19:06:06.712Z


The presentation of this tool aimed at defining a green investment is postponed until mid-January. The inclusion of nuclear power is almost a given.


To know the place of gas and nuclear power in European taxonomy, we will have to wait a few more weeks.

The decision, expected on December 22, is once again postponed by the European Commission.

We are now talking about mid-January 2022, a final deadline to lift the still strong opposition from certain Member States.

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Very technical, the preparations around this tool intended to orient financial flows towards green activities have taken on a political dimension commensurate with the related economic issues.

The battle has risen to the level of heads of state and government on several occasions, with a new clash last week.

But positions have changed.

From now on, only Luxembourg and Austria are categorically opposed to seeing nuclear power included in the taxonomy.

Within the European Commission, which has control over the matter, work is well advanced.

At this point, the inclusion of natural gas as a transitional energy seems ...

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Source: lefigaro

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