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Taxonomy: Nicolas Schmit against nuclear energy and gas

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Published: January 31st, 2022,
Last updated: February 15th, 2023

As a rule, the Commission adopts delegated acts in writing through the so-called written procedure. With the legal act on taxonomy, the Commission may deviate from this rule. At least that’s what the Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, says. „This is probably being discussed in the Collège.“ In that case, the only option for him would be a resounding „no“. „It’s an absurdity to label nuclear power as green. You can’t accept that,“ Schmit says.

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