The Guardian view on Europe's troubled green deal: make the case, not concessions | Editorial

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : In the medium term, the envisaged restoration targets would enhance long-term food security and the sustainability of agricultural land, as well as contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and safeguarding biodiversity.
54% : Leaders need to persuade others of the need for environmental measures rather than capitulate in the face of political headwindsLast month, a survey of public opinion in Germany, France and Poland found that a majority in each country would support more ambitious policies to tackle the climate emergency.
49% : Ahead of European elections in June, at which climate-sceptic radical-right parties are expected to make significant gains, mainstream leaders are sidelining green ambitions in the name of political expediency.

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