European Parliament green lights climate ‘law of laws’

“Today is a historic day,” said Swedish Social Democrat Jytte Guteland, Parliament’s lead lawmaker on the bill.

Parliament formally approved the law with 442 votes in favour, 203 against and 51 abstentions.

First up is a sweeping package of policies, which the European Commission will propose on July 14, designed to cut emissions faster to meet the climate targets.

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