Germany, Belgium join battle over Taxonomy credibility as it goes to wire

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Germany, Belgium join battle over Taxonomy credibility as it goes to wire

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Hectic negotiations and lobbying are going on at the European Commission about the Taxonomy of Sustainable Economic Activities, in the last day before it is due to publish the detailed rules. Key countries including Germany have changed their positions, GlobalCapital can reveal, while supporters of gas and nuclear power are digging in. Battlelines are now being drawn over the timing.

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