Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001067/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Galato Alexandraki (ECR)
The European economy is facing serious challenges due to the increasing regulatory burden and high energy costs imposed by the Green Deal. Strict environmental targets and the lack of affordable and secure energy are harming industry, leading companies to move their production outside Europe. This is reinforcing de-industrialisation and reducing the EU’s strategic autonomy, while competitors such as the USA and China are implementing more realistic development policies.
Furthermore, the EU is becoming more dependent on third countries for critical raw materials, while its industrial base is weakening. The current strategy is making it less competitive, while the lack of flexibility in environmental policies is further burdening the economy.
In view of the above,
- 1.Does the Commission recognise that the Green Deal is restricting European industrial competitiveness and is it considering amending or repealing its most harmful measures?
- 2.Why does the EU maintain policies that harm its industry, while other economies have more realistic approaches, and does the Commission intend to review climate legislation, ensuring that it does not undermine growth and energy security?
- 3.How does the Commission intend to limit the EU’s increased dependence on third countries for critical raw materials, while ensuring affordable and secure energy for European businesses?
Submitted: 12.3.2025