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Swiss Voters Reject Key Climate Change Measures

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:51:30 +0000

Switzerland’s policy on fighting climate change has been thrown into doubt after voters rejected key measures in a popular vote.

A referendum saw voters narrowly reject the government’s plans for a car fuel levy and a tax on air tickets. The measures were designed to help Switzerland meet targets under the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Many voters appear to have worried about the impact on the economy as the country tries to recover from Covid-19.

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EU Council Agrees on New Rules in Connecting Energy Infrastructure

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:26:28 +0000

The European Council has reached a general approach on the revision of the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation. According to the Council, the objective of the revised TEN-E regulation is to modernise, decarbonise and interconnect the EU’s cross-border energy infrastructure in order to help the EU achieve its 2050 climate neutrality objectives. The revised Regulation also aims to continue ensuring market integration, competitiveness and security of supply, the Council said on June 11.

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