Patriots for Europe Leader Seeks Coalition to Suspend EU Green Deal
Above: Jordan Bardella, president of Rassemblement National, with journalists during his New Year's greetings to the press in Paris, France on Jan. 27, 2025. Image copyright: Bastien Ohier/Contributor/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The Green Deal represents a crucial commitment to combat climate change that cannot be compromised. The climate targets are central to the EU's strategy, and any suspension would undermine years of progress and the bloc's global leadership in environmental protection.
Establishment-critical narrative
The Green Deal's aggressive timeline threatens European economic competitiveness and prosperity. The current implementation risks bankrupting businesses and destroying jobs across the continent. A temporary suspension would allow for necessary adjustments without abandoning environmental goals entirely.
