7
Jun
2022
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Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 2))
Mr. President, we must wait. There are two ideas from Mr. Timmermans that I think lead the way: It must be a coherent package, he said this morning, where no one is left behind, and this policy must be fair or it will not be a good policy. Well, I think we should be ambitious, but mindful; pragmatic with the possibilities and with the rhythms that we can follow, but without giving up the objective; and we have to seek broad social support or we will fail. Two very specific mentions. As regards CO2 emissions from cars and vans, the targets presented by the Commission are realistic and must be met – in 2035, zero emissions, shared by the sector; respond to fairness, balance and just transition. With regard to LULUCF, the importance of natural carbon sinks is indisputable, but we must not and cannot ignore conservation and nature protection policies, the scarcity of water resources and the impact of climate change. Managed forest area alone is not sufficient to fairly secure national objectives. I appreciate the solution found, a compensation fund. I hope that you will find support tomorrow in the House and also, Mr Timmermans, that you will find support later in the trilogues.