A study by the European Council on International Relations published with a view to the continental elections has calculated a strong shift to the right in the European Union in which the green agenda has occupied a central role. “That far-right populist parties win votes has consequences especially for environmental policies.. “It is foreseeable that the new majority will oppose ambitious action to tackle climate change.”describes the work. “Anti-climate coalition likely to dominate”says one of its authors, Kevin Cunningham.