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Saturday 15th December

Leaving Bali for a European destination

David Steven, 15 December 2007

The European Union had the last word at Bali and that was probably fitting. They made many concessions and looked at times as if they could be bossed by both the Americans and the large developing countries.

But, all in all, Europe had a good conference. They have become climate change's playmakers, pursuing a strategy that has surprising subtlety.

Monday 3rd December

Europe's Demands

David Steven, 3 December 2007

So what about the Europeans? Their position is pretty clear - and starkly opposed to the UNFCCC's desire to avoid talking turkey until next year.

Europe wants dramatic cuts in emissions - and believes the US should cut its greenhouse gases by a third in just 12 years. Any roadmap for future negotiations must be specific about the 'level of ambition' for the future.