Battle over EU green rules shakes von der Leyen’s fragile centrist coalition

🗞️ Driving the news: The European Parliament's major parties are clashing over green regulations, threatening Ursula von der Leyen's centrist coalition
• The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) and centre-left Socialists and Democrats (S&D) are at odds over environmental legislation
• A key vote on the 'first omnibus' bill aims to delay several green rules affecting businesses

🔭 The context: The 'first omnibus' bill proposes rolling back various environmental laws to ease burdens on European industries
• The EPP gained influence after the June elections, allowing collaboration with right-wing parties
• Despite tensions, both groups express commitment to their centrist alliance

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Delaying green regulations could impact the EU's environmental goals and climate commitments
• The internal power struggle may hinder the implementation of crucial sustainability policies
• Businesses face uncertainty regarding future environmental compliance requirements

⏭️ What's next: The outcome of the 'first omnibus' vote will set the tone for future environmental legislation debates
• Continued disagreements may lead to further instability within the centrist coalition
• Observers are closely monitoring how these developments will affect the EU's green agenda

💬 One quote: “This is an attempt to attack the Green Deal by the back door” — Mohammed Chahim, Dutch MEP from the S&D Group

📈 One stat: The EPP has joined forces with right-wing parties in 75% of votes since the EU elections

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