BusinessEurope accused of 'callous' attack on environmental policies

Jessica Shankleman
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Europe's biggest corporate lobby group reveals latest demands include plan to water down EU green policy

Europe's biggest business lobby group has called on the new European Commission to water down key green policies, including those designed to reduce air pollution and save crucial natural resources, fuelling...

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