In his appearance before the Commons energy and net zero committee, Ed Miliband criticized politicians for turning the net zero debate into a culture war issue and warned that the British public would not forgive them. This came after Nigel Farage and Liz Truss were seen at the launch of a climate change denial lobby group, the Heartland Institute, which has made extreme statements questioning climate change. Miliband praised senior Tories like Lord Alok Sharma and Theresa May for their efforts in achieving net zero, while figures like Farage and Truss have attacked measures to reduce CO2 levels and combat climate change.
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Europe’s ‘happy vassal’ complex
The recent US-EU trade agreement has significantly weakened the EU's global standing, exposing its political vulnerabilities and undermining its climate agenda while highlighting a troubling trend of “vassalisation heureuse.” As Trump’s imperial vision takes shape, the EU struggles to assert its sovereignty amid growing dissatisfaction among Europeans, revealing an existential threat that could reshape international order if not effectively resisted. Want More Context? 🔎
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