Energy, Environment & Transport

EU budget’s green investment list fuels greenwashing concerns

Critics warn the EU’s method for labeling green investments opens the door to funding fossil fuels, military infrastructure, and high-emission transport under the guise of climate action

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Bárbara Machado Euractiv Jul 17, 2025 18:37 2 min. read

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