“The spring European Council was a non-summit. Despite high expectations for progress on climate and energy, all we got was a carbon copy of last year’s deal, supplemented by some misplaced protectionist language to appease heavy industry,” said Mahi Sideridou, Greenpeace EU climate and energy policy director.

“The Slovenians have not made their mark so far – if they want to come away with something from their six months at the helm of the EU, then they must play their part and broker a more ambitious and concrete climate deal,” said Sideridou.