The draft package, which requires consent of all member countries and the EP, outlines the steps EU members should take to fulfil the EU's ambitious goals in its fight against climate changes. The ministers agreed they would like the package to be passed ahead of the EP elections, due in mid-2009, at the close of Czech presidency. "It is very probable," Czech Environment Minister Martin Bursik said, referring to the possibility that the main debate on and the passing of the package would coincide with the Czech presidency. "A relay race is underway.
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(Ceske Noviny)
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