European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, condemning the US withdrawal initiated by President Trump. She described the agreement as 'humanity's best hope' against climate change and called for international cooperation. Alongside environmental commitments, von der Leyen highlighted the importance of maintaining economic stability, urging to limit tariffs and sanctions to prevent negative global economic consequences. The debates in Davos focused on various pressing issues, including climate policies and electric vehicles, against a backdrop of Trump's re-emergence in office.
The European Union will remain committed to the Paris climate agreement, despite US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw once again, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared.
Ursula von der Leyen referred to the Paris accord as 'humanity's best hope' against global warming and urged for international collaboration.
Von der Leyen emphasized the necessity of limiting tariffs and sanctions to prevent a 'global race to the bottom', merging economic stability with environmental action.
The discussions at Davos cover a wide range of topics from climate policies to electric vehicles, intensified by the diverse reactions to Trump's withdrawal.
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