Covid can’t delay Climate change challenges - McGuinness

The Covid pandemic can’t be used as an excuse to delay addressing the challenges of climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss.

That was the warning from Mairead McGuinness who’s been nominated to be Ireland’s next EU Commissioner.

The Fine Gael MEP was speaking at a hearing before a European Parliament Committee in Brussels this morning.

Mairead McGuinness had to demonstrate her general competences and expertise in her designated portfolio of Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union.

She cited the EU’s Green Deal and sustainable finance as key priorities should she win approval for the EU job.

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