UN negotiations on a global plastic treaty are nearing collapse as the EU stands firm against oil-producing nations that resist limits on plastic production. With soaring oil demand for plastic, the summit in Busan, South Korea, faces significant challenges in addressing the world's plastic addiction. Green groups hope for a landmark agreement akin to the 2015 Paris climate accord.
The EU is standing firm against oil-producing nations in negotiations over a global plastic treaty, as demand for plastic production continues to rise. Amidst growing concerns about plastic waste, environmental groups are hopeful that a summit in Busan, South Korea, will yield a landmark agreement akin to the 2015 Paris climate accord.
Control of the EU's single market and industrial briefs has predominantly been held by larger member states like France, Germany, Italy, and Poland since 2004, reflecting their influence in EU lawmaking. France, in particular, has strategically positioned itself to dominate these roles, raising concerns among other nations about potential protectionism. Smaller countries often receive less influential portfolios, leading to frustrations over perceived imbalances in power within the European Commission.
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