Global Briefing: Von der Leyen to ask states to ramp up climate goals

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Ursula von der Leyen is planning a boost to Europe's 2030 climate targets | Credit: European-Parliament
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Von der Leyen to ask states to ramp up climate goals Incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will ask EU member states to boost their 2030 climate targets in one of her first moves...

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