Is Brussels, our affection, waning? Have central politicians become idle and pleased with their current state?

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        Dharmendra Kanani from Friends of Europe critiques centrist and leftist politicians as complacent, highlighting the importance of not underestimating the voter's influence. As Chief Spokesperson, Kanani emphasizes the need for awareness and respect towards the electorate's decisions.
        Kanani, along with Suzanna Carp, the EU Climate & Industrial Policy Specialist, and Jacob Reynolds, head of policy at MCC Brussels, discussed the increasing polarization in Europe and the continental response to Charlie Kirk's tragic death during an event titled "Brussels, my love?" held this weekend.
        The conversation also addressed the European Union's inability to reach consensus on new climate targets, a failure that Reynolds describes as a recurring issue within Europe. According to Reynolds, there's often a disconnect between agreeing on targets and discussing their actual implementation, highlighting a preference for symbolic agreements over pragmatic action.
        Carp emphasizes climate change as the century's greatest challenge for humanity. Citing Europe's faster warming rates compared to the rest of the world, she advocates for raising stakes and setting more ambitious targets during the Conference of the Parties (COP), specifically a higher Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for Europe.

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