BRUSSELS — Europe’s dominant center-right group will move ahead with a proposal to cut green rules that it is confident will get the support of right-wing and far-right groups in a crucial Parliament vote next week.
If successful, it will mean the EU’s green reporting rules will be significantly relaxed and apply to fewer companies.
When a vote on the omnibus bill failed two weeks ago, the European People’s Party had a choice: It could attempt to grant concessions to centrist groups to its left in order hold the traditional coalition together, or it could abandon the centrists and seek the support of right-wing and far-right groups.
The group appears to be choosing the latter option, reflecting a rightward shift in EU politics since the 2024 European election.
