Hoekstra Faces Headache: Should Aviation Pay for Emissions?

The European Commission is considering making airlines pay for the CO2 emissions of long-haul flights. Opponents fear higher ticket prices and reduced competition for European airlines. Supporters believe this is necessary to make the aviation sector more sustainable, with the European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra facing significant resistance.

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