S&D MEPs Tinagli and Lalucq warned about the illusion of simplification, which alone will not bring success at no cost nor resolve issues for the European industry.

MEP Peter Liese, EPP, confirmed this.

He stressed the need to stand up for the core of the European Green Deal and our European climate goals without stifling people and the economy.

Conservatives keep warning of low-growth & productivity.

Yet the real risk comes from ignoring the factors that make Europe prosperous: its people, high standards, & leadership in sustainability🌿

MEP Ville Niinistö, Greens, said it clearly: less green legislation means less competitiveness.

MEP Marie Toussaint, Greens, warned that the European Commission is about to change track and backslide when it comes to green legislation.

One example is the upcoming #omnibus, which will undue a valuable tool to ensure #corporate #accountability.

The EPP did not fail to blame Green Deal legislation for Europe's lack of competitiveness.

‼️But weakening sustainability standards does not make Europe stronger: it makes it vulnerable.

#Sustainability isn't a "nice to have": it’s a necessity for survival, stability, and economic #resilience.

Commissioner Séjourné, in its opening statement, confirmed that #competitiveness is at the heart of the EU agenda.

He also stressed the need to simplify, accelerate and innovate
to achieve decarbonisation, innovation and strategic autonomy.