The costly and challenging transition away from coal in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe

Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024

Mediapool

Populism and inaction risk losing €3 billion EU recovery funds due to failed climate change reforms.

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Populism from non-system parties and reluctance to transform coal regions could cause Bulgaria to lose at least 3 billion euros in EU recovery funds. Deputies from ITN and “Vazrazhdane” disrupted changes to the country’s climate neutrality plan, which was crucial for applying to Brussels for amendments, including securing 500 million euros, before the September 30 deadline.

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