Major international think tanks and research institutes on climate talks and wider issues relating to climate change.

Answers from Josep Borrell High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the EP’s written questions

Based on answers of Phil Hogan, Commissioner designate for Trade to EP's written questions

Trade Strategy

I am a firm believer in pursuing an open and fair trade policy that strengthens the EU’s position in the world, promotes our values and protects our interests. International trade is the lifeline of the EU’s economy. It accounts for almost 35% of the EU’s Gross Domestic Product, it generates jobs and it ensures that consumers and companies have access to the best possible products at the best price.

Answers from Executive Vice President Designate Margrethe Vestager to EP’s written questions.

Some of the answers may be repetitive

General policy objectives

Answers from Frans Timmerman Executive Vice-President-designate for the European Green Deal to the EP’s written questions.

1. European Climate Law/ 2030 ambition

Source: Liebman & Associates (L&A)

1. ADVANCED MATERIALS

Highlights from the report:

The Global Climate in 2015-2019 (World Meteorological Organization, WMO):

Warmest five-year period on record

According to President-elect Ursula von der Leyen

Goal: Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent.

Source: Influence Map

EU trade associations representing energy and industrial interests have long been powerful stakeholders in the European climate policy process. The majority of industry associations actively lobbying on EU climate policy continue to oppose increasing regulatory ambition on climate change. The 8 trade associations here below have the largest negative impact on climate policy.

Source: Transparency International

Definitions

1. To what extent does the law clearly and unambiguously define ‘lobbyists’ to capture all who lobby professionally including professional lobbyists, public affairs consultancies, and representatives from NGOs, corporations, industry/professional associations, trade unions, think tanks, law firms, faith-based organisations and academics?  Check all categories covered by law: