Ad
The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline is one of the projects given preferential treatment under an EU programme called the Projects of Common Interest (Photo: © Trans Adriatic Pipeline)

MEPs threaten veto on fossil fuel projects

MEPs have started a procedure to reject a list of energy infrastructure projects which would give fast-track status and potential access to EU funding - because too many projects relate to natural gas, a fossil fuel.

"No more support should be given today to fossil fuel projects," said campaigner Antoine Simon of the Friends of the Earth Europe group, which welcomed the move.

If the list does receive a veto from the European Parliament, the European Commission will have to come up...

Get EU news that matters

Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member

Already a member? Login here
Ad