16
Jan
2024
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Empowering consumers for the green transition (debate)
Mr President, thank you very much. The Commission, colleagues and listeners! The threat of climate change must be taken seriously. Using the market and consumer power is one of the strongest drivers of change. As a consumer, you have to be able to make informed choices. Many of us want to take responsibility for climate change, but it's not always that easy. One thing that may be good from a climate point of view may be less good in another way. As a consumer, you must be able to trust the information you receive about the products, and it is not okay to mislead or danger with false claims. A sustainability stamp must deliver on its promises. welcomes the fact that the EU is now empowering consumers and using the market for the green transition; That's what we have to do for the sake of the climate, and that's how we get results.