Pourquoi la COP31 pourrait être la dernière chance pour l’UE de peser sur les négociations climatiques

The EU heads into the COP31 climate talks facing the prospect of a populist wave in elections over the next 12 months that could weaken its diplomatic leverage in the negotiations. The article frames the summit as possibly the bloc's last real chance to shape the global climate agenda before that political shift reshapes its priorities. It ties the risk to the EU's ability to speak with a unified voice during the talks. What to watch next is whether the EU can lock in its negotiating positions before the election cycle erodes its influence.