Concerns about the socio-economic consequences of climate change in Europe are increasingly politicized, and these messages resonate with a large part of European voters. As new policy positions and alliances are cemented in our capitals and Brussels, private sector leadership is voicing our support for a clear path to a more competitive, resilient and inclusive economy that prioritizes environmental and climate-related sustainability while driving growth and jobs.
Seizing this moment is critical to setting a course that balances continued ambition and pragmatism towards a stronger, more future-proof EU. We can ensure sustainable growth only by investing in the future. (Ester Baigetová, Feike Sybesma, Mirek Dušek, more at weforum.org)