Green Power: Ursula von der Leyen drove shipping towards EU emissions trading

European Commission president has been instrumental in the EU’s push for greener shipping

When Ursula von der Leyen ran for EU president, the world’s first shipping carbon tax formed a prominent part of her platform. — When Ursula von der Leyen ran for EU president, the world’s first shipping carbon tax formed a prominent part of her platform.Photo: Dati Bendo/EU

Harry Papachristou

Athens

Published 30 November 2023, 23:39Updated 12 December 2023, 09:04

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