Preparing for the Climate Action Summit by the United Nations Secretary-General in New York on 23 September, the European Commission on 11 September adopted a Communication reaffirming the EU's commitment to accelerated climate ambition.

European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen said on 10 September she wants the European Green Deal to become Europe's hallmark.

“At the heart of it is our commitment to becoming the world's first climate-neutral continent. It is also a long-te...