18/10/23 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 18 October, the European Parliament rejected by 149 votes to 461, with 22 abstentions, the resolution opposing the delegated act extending the scope of the EU taxonomy. This text will introduce the first-ever environmental taxonomy based on four new criteria: - sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources; - transition to a circular economy; - pollution prevention and control; - protecting and restoring biodiversity and ecosystems (see EUROPE 13200/14). The motion for a resolution, tabled by Mathilde Androuët MEP (ID, French), called for the deletion of the ‘substantial contribution to climate change mitigation’ section. It also wanted leasing to be eligible for financing low greenhouse gas emission transport. (AD)