John Whelan: New EU commission will face push back as new regulations kick in

Increase in competition from China and the US give the incoming European Commission plentiful issues to combat

Industry executives and politicians are pushing back on the slew of EU climate regulations coming from Brussels. Picture: Omar Havana/AP

The EU newly-elected commission has rolled up its sleeves and is set to begin ushering in plans and actions over its first 100 days.

Many industry executives, and increasingly politicians, are pushing back on the slew of EU climate sustainability regulations washing out from Brussels, with a fresh wave kicking in this month.