Tytti Tuppurainen

Press release - Carbon neutrality and funds for EU programmes are EP priorities for EU summit

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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On Tuesday morning, MEPs discussed their priorities for the upcoming December Summit with the Finnish Council Presidencys Tytti Tuppurainen and Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans.

Key Points: 
  • On Tuesday morning, MEPs discussed their priorities for the upcoming December Summit with the Finnish Council Presidencys Tytti Tuppurainen and Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans.
  • Many speakers also warned that any further delay would disrupt EU-funded programmes, which would disproportionately harm citizens, regions, cities, farmers, researchers, students, NGOs and businesses.
  • Stressing that climate change is an absolute priority, MEPs called for immediate, concrete action to be taken.
  • Most speakers commented on the climate neutrality objectives set for 2050, with many urging for even more ambitious targets to be set.