Environment: Poland fails with lawsuits against the EU climate package
The European court rejects the Polish complaints. This means the rules of the EU climate package remain in force. In its complaints, Poland had also argued with rising energy prices.
Poland has lost its case against key parts of the EU's climate package, with the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg dismissing seven complaints. The package, "Fit for 55", aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Poland had argued that the package required unanimous approval, which would have given it veto power, but the court ruled that exceptions to the qualified majority voting principle are narrowly interpreted.
The court also found that the package balanced the well-being of EU citizens with sustainable development and environmental protection.
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