The latest survey data show that people are more concerned about other topics: climate change and digitalisation. [11] Nonetheless, I am convinced that the CMU has an important role to play here and its advancement should be seen in tandem with the EU’s efforts to support the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.
The CMU and sustainable finance are two mutually reinforcing initiatives and we could benefit from considerable synergies by making progress on both fronts. On the one hand, the development of the CMU could support the EU’s drive towards a greener and more sustainable economy.