Trade body BusinessEurope accused of 'misrepresenting' members on climate policy

Michael Holder
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Leading business group under fire again for its stance on climate policy, as report claims its stance on environmental policy is far less ambitious than many of its members

Trade federation BusinessEurope's "obstructive" lobbying against more ambitious EU climate policy is out of step with many of its members and the wider European business community, a damning new report...

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