Commissioner
Who am I?
You are an EU Commissioner. You perform tasks similar to those of national governments, only at an EU level. Therefore, you do not represent the interests of a particular member state or political group, but always the common interests of the European Union.
What are your goals in climate and environmental policy?
In a nutshell!
You are proud of the agreement on the European Green Deal and view it as a sign of european unity. After reaching this milestone, you now want to focus on its concrete implementation. The primary goal is reaching climate neutrality until 2050 and reducing EU emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and by 90% by 2040. However, securing the prosperity of all Europeans is just as important to you as protecting the climate and the environment. Therefore, you want to implement laws that protect the environment and the climate, while leaving none of its members behind.
What does that mean exactly?
Investing in the energy transition!
You are betting on generous investments! Both the EU and the individual member states should spend a lot of money on the development and expansion of renewable energies in the future. However, you reject bans on climate-damaging energy, as this would harm the EU’s economic viability. Instead, you advocate for a gradual phase-out of coal power.
To ease the transition to climate neutrality, you propose classifying nuclear and gas energy as climate-friendly forms of energy.
Support the mobility revolution!
Transport in the EU should become CO2-neutral as soon as possible. The approval of new cars with combustion engines should be gradually restricted. Among other things, you want to promote electric cars, hydrogen engines and the expansion of train lines through EU funding!
Promoting climate justice!
You support the creation of a Climate Social Fund to provide financial support for low-income households and disadvantaged regions. This fund aims to mitigate the social impact of climate measures. The goal is to ensure a fair transition to a climate-neutral economy and to promote social justice.
Boost the circular economy!
Your goal is to decrease the waste of valuable resources! You want to establish a circular economy based on reuse, maintenance, repair and recycling. Binding rules must be established to achieve this. For example, you support a mandatory recycling of plastic.
Make agriculture sustainable!
You call for the consistent implementation of the new EU Nature Restoration Law to restore and protect damaged ecosystems across Europe. By 2030, at least 20% of degraded areas should be restored. You aim to reverse the destruction of natural carbon sinks – such as moors and forests – as much as possible and use them as natural protection against environmental disasters. In addition, you advocate for a significant reduction in the use of chemical pesticides to protect health and food security. You rely on binding targets and clear regulations to ensure the successful implementation of these goals.
What to do with the arguments?
Please write down your arguments and have them ready for discussion!
As a representative the European Commission, you will be asked to briefly present your arguments before each discussion section.
As the „Government of the EU“, the European Commission has the right of initiative and propose legislation and laws. Nevertheless, even after each proposal, it continues to consult with the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers. Participate actively in the discussion, try to defend your points of view and highlight the common interests and the idea of Europe.
What else?
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