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Von der Leyen Skips COP29 Climate Summit

European Commission President Von der Leyen will skip the COP29 climate summit due to political developments in Brussels. Other leaders like Biden, Putin, and Macron will also be absent. The summit will focus on climate finance and aims to secure funding for developing countries.

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What is the main focus of the COP29 climate summit?: The COP29 summit, also known as the financial summit, will focus on the funding needed for developing countries to address extreme weather and transition to climate neutrality, as agreed upon in the 2015 Paris Agreement.
What was the EU's contribution to climate financing in 2023?: The European Union announced its contribution of €28.6 billion to climate financing in 2023, with nearly half consisting of subsidies.
Why is Von der Leyen not attending the COP29 climate summit?: Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, will not attend the COP29 climate summit in Baku due to political developments in Brussels involving the vetting of new Commission members.
Which other world leaders will not be present at the COP29 summit?: Several other world leaders, including Macron, Putin, and Biden, will also be absent from the COP29 summit, while other leaders from countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, and others will attend.
Will there be any other prominent EU representatives at the summit?: Despite Von der Leyen's absence, other prominent EU representatives, including Charles Michel and Wopke Hoekstra, will attend the summit to represent the EU's interests and commitments to climate action.

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